I was seriously considering this machine, but they delayed the release date for so long that finally I decided to go with another brand. In the end, it was the right decision for me because of the excellent dealer service and training I'm receiving. If I already knew how to use a long arm though, this machine would probably have been quite tempting. It has the dead bar (extra take up) so you don't have to adjust the bar as the quilt rolls. It has a higher throat than most 18" machines so there's more room for the quilt to roll, really good lighting and it automatic scissors.
I suspect they'll offer a great initial pricing deal when they finally do hit the market.