Hi,
I have two Babylock embroidery machines, an Elegante 2 (love it!!) and my Elllure also embroiders, does a good job without the bells and whistles of the Elegante.
I love both my Babylocks and I have a fantastic dealer that will help you anytime you call the shop, over the phone she can assist on many issues. She's great! That's very important to buy your machine from a dealer that will be there to answer questions, offer lesson, help with issues you might have down the road, not every store that sells machines backs them.
Most brands all have websites with videos about each machine, or check out utube even.
I have the magna hoop (large one) and 2 snap hoops for my Elegante and love em. I embroider designs right from my netbook to my machine, but the Elegante also can use a USB or a card. It literally threads itself. Can combine patterns, CUTS THE JUMP THREADS!
Keep us posted on your decision.
Bev