I think $2799 is a great price. I paid $4000 six years ago. I use my 11000SE a lot and I love it. On e-bay they are going from $3500 to $5999. The new 15000 is touted for its Wi-Fi capability and I-pad compatibility. Since I live out in the country, there's no Wi-Fi, and I don't have an I-pad, so my 11000 SE is about as advanced as I can get:-) This machine can do about anything you would want to do!