I agree, I have the SQ9050, and have the older babylock version of the laura ashley NX2000 and it is a true workhorse, but very heavy because of all the metal inside, not one you can take to class, but one you can definitely grow into her. I got mine for 1800 and 1 years no interest payments and made payments of 160 a month, don't know what kind of deals your dealer offers but that might be worth looking into if you loved your brother. i love brothers and have never strayed from my brother and babylocks