I have been using a 301A and a New Home. I really love the older machines. Just recently a thread reminded me of my Viking 6440 that I used for 30 years. So I went looking for a Viking dealer in Lexington and fortunately found one. I started looking at all the great new machines and features and decided that since I am into this quilting habit for the long haul, that I need one of these new whiz-bang Vikings. I also decided I had to save a wad of cash in order to get one and that takes time. I also wanted to move into one slowly. I found a Viking 6690 on eBay which was probably Viking's first move into the electronic/computer machine. It was in excellent condition -- no nicks, scratches, or bobo's and all the cassettes. It had recently been serviced, tested and was guaranteed. It also uses the same low shank feet my New Home does. Cannot wait to give it a sew test next week.