I have a Tin Lizzie 18LS and love it. I purchased it last April and have never been sorry. I don't have Q-Bot or any other computer addition for it. Maybe some day. I mostly do free motion quilting with it. Once in a while I do a pantograph. There is a learning curve with any system, but I found with Lizzie that the learning curve wasn't that bad. It's a good idea to check out several different brands. The great thing is that there are several different brands, so there is something for everybody. What one person loves, another might not. It's a good idea to purchase from a dealer who is in your town, or relatively close. That way if you have a problem, you can go to your dealer for help. Good luck!