I have a basic Janome 300E. I would not buy a Janome again. Many others and I have had bobbin problems. It seems to be a trend with many Janomes. If they are good, they are good, if they are bad, they are really bad. I have a small Brother and really like it. If I were to buy again, I would go for a bigger hoop size which are more expensive. I have up to a 5x7 with the Janome and would really like bigger. Have heard good good things around larger Brothers and Babylock (both are made by Brother).