you can't go wrong with any brother...I have a 270D that I started out with and use for 4x4 emb and to take to retreats...and a 8500 pacesetter that is almost mistake free...really works good...byw, the 270D is really inexpensive on ebay from Ken's in Alabama or allbrands.com....I bought mine from overstock.com and got 2.95 shipping which you can't beat...good luck