Whoa...never thought I would open such a can of worms with this question. I think it is obvious, that as with anything, there have been good and there have been bad experiences with the machines. So lets all be nice now and say....it is up to the individual.....I have my answer and thank all who posted here. I always know I will get help from this site and have told many friends about it. Again....thank you to all who answered.....Elaine.