Always Janome. I don't know about the ones ya'll are talking about but my good old New Home , which I have had for 30 yrs is still a good machine. I did run the motor to death awhile back but it is up and going at full speed. This machine sewed every day for 15 yrs as I had a drapery shop and did all sorts of sewing for the public. It has been a good hard worker. Good luck on whatever choice you make.