Good luck - let us know if you get it!
I have a deco 600. I haven't used it in a few years but this thread has me fired up to get it out and going. I bought a lot of cards on ebay for it. Just be sure they are the PES format and no larger than a 4x4 design size.
Does the PE basic let you edit or add lettering to a design or is it strictly for transferring a design?