Sorry guys, no hard and fast rules for me. I just don't operate that way. Takes all of the fun out of it for me.
Anastasia I am with you...I know I can eventually get the parts I need.
I checked out the 201-2 It's real cute and it has the light on the front of the machine. I wonder if that makes it easier to see? I haven't checked out light placement yet for sewing but I do have some problems with glare at night when sewing on machines with really shiny plates.