The cased ones are easier to move around and store but the ones in a cabinet or table are so much easier to use-at least for me. I'm not a huge fan of some of the mod stuff but that one isn't bad. At least it's real wood instead of formica like some of the ones I've seen. More than I could do right now due to spending a bunch of money on fabric and another sewing machine right after Thanksgiving but the price isn't bad.
The only possible deal breaker I see is the missing cover plate and possibly missing bobbin cover and bobbin to match.
Rodney