Easy to take a machine with you that is in a rolling case. Mine is actually made for scrapbook supplies...my cart...but my machine fit it nicely and I was able to use one of those 40 percent discount coupons when I bought it and it has been used a bunch. Not too heavy for me to lift into the back of my SUV and out again. I get so bored sitting in a motel room. My husband likes to stop early and will watch anything on TV. Not me, don't like very many of their junky shows so I have to carry something to keep me from going bonkers.