I have 5D Pro and it is great. I was at a Floriani show last yr and thier software also looks impressive. From what they said they don't charge extra when a newer version comes out. I'm going to another of thier shows in Sept and they'll be focusing on the quilting software along with others. If you can find some stores to either show you what they have or go to these shows it would be great. The one in Sept is 49 and you get 599 in free stuff, thread, stabilizers, etc. You learn alot and have the opportunity to get the software, etc at really reduced prices.