I have an older Janome 4623 LE PLUS They don't even make them anymore! LOL my only complaint is the needle does not shift off center to the right, Thats just the way they were made. No needle threader, my eye's get extra excercise on focasing, Has a drop in bobbin with a clear cover, so at the end of each seam when I cut my thread I can see how much thread is left, if I pay attention I will never runout in the middle of a seam! Ran out twice this week! LOL My machine and have made soft toys, quilts, cloths, horse blankets, repaired tents, if it can be sewn we have at lest tryed it. Any bad results were operator error. LOL I would have to say all in all Janome makes a very good machine. Enjoy yournew machine!