Here are some links I found to the Hello Kitty (62 reviews):
http://www.target.com/Hello-Kitty-Se...76&searchSize=
the Janome Jem series:
http://www.sewingroom.com/jem.htm
and the Janome Jem Gold machine:
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/janome660jem.html
Also check reviews on these machines at
http://www.patternreview.com
I think you will find that all of them cost less than the Bernette and get better reviews.