I have RA too and I bought the Innova...it moves effortlessly...the other one that was in the running for me because of ease of movement was the a-1...I do have a computer guided machine but I also bought a drafting chair that allows me to sit up high if I need to be at the machine for long periods of time.
You will have a hard time finding pricing information unless you contact a local dealer for Babylock...they only really work through their dealers.
With your health issues I personally would not recommend the sit down machines in which you move the quilt to quilt...that is so hard on the hands...you didn't mention them but I wanted to just mention that as they would not work for me with my hand issues.
Last edited by Xtgirl; 05-31-2012 at 09:50 AM.