I bought my Brother Scan & Cut from a local quilt shop at a quilt show. The shop offered a class on the machine and by taking the class, it open up an entire new world. I am using my machine mostly for applique. This machine will add a 1/4" to the pieces for applique, love it.
I also have the GO Machine and I find that machine wastes so much fabric, but the Brother will place the shapes to get the most from your fabric. Both machines are good for certain things.