It was interesting to read these articles about sewing and embroidering machines. I am sure there are some changes in the past four years, but they were still informative. I have six older Berninas, a Singer fw, and a Pfaff straight stitch for quilting. My two 31 year old Bernina 830's are my favorites. I would love to have a new 830, but the price is too steep at this time plus I really don't need all of the features it offers. My 830's can produce quilt tops for charities far quicker than I can quilt them.