Thank you Nammie to 7. These are the reasons I was looking at the 350. I have the 730 which isn't as big as you 830, but a lot to handle. Do you find the 350 enough lighter to make a big difference? I'm also working around a back issue, and have a weight limit of what I can carry. I want something that will make it so I can continue sewing when I am doing embroidery with the 730. I think I'm ready to buy this new machine.