Check to see if this is the new Inspira Imperial frame. There was another Inspira frame that came out a few years ago that had the panto shelf on top at the back. Many people did like this frame but did alter the frame by removing the shelf so they could see better from the back, or put lights under the shelf and just quilted from the front. The newer frame is very sturdy, and came out after the first one.
I have the 1200 on a frame and love the machine. I've just upgraded to a larger throat machine, but am keeping the 1200 for table free motion smaller items and some piecing. It sews through thick seams like butter, did I say I love that machine.