the 9000 does not have a usb port for downloading designs off the internet. I have had my 9000 for 15 years and love it. I upgraded to a 10001 so I could down load designs from the computor. I kept the 9000 and it is a work horse. Never had a bit of trouble with it and have 25 cards I use on it. Around here a couple of them sold for $500. as they are an older model of machine. Janome is my favorite machines.