I just bought a Brother PC 420 PRW from Walmart for $400 and it is a wonderful machine. I have a Janome and a Viking and like this machine better than either of my high end machines. It sews like a dream, has a perfect 1/4 , has a automatic needle threader that works better than the ones on my high end machines, has a knee lift, an automatic thread cutter, and comes with a walking foot and a FMQ foot along with many other feet. I am sold on the brother machines, and I hardly use my expensive machines anymore, plus it is light enough to take to class where my other machines are both so heavy. Highly recommended.