I got my Bernina 730 2 yrs ago. I previously had a Pfaff 1222, which I loved. The only reason I went to a Bernina was because it is sold locally. I would have had to drive 50 mi. to take the lessons on the Pfaff. I am very happy with my Bernina, but if I had known how much I was going to miss the built-in walking foot on my Pfaff, I would have stuck with the Pfaff. I believe the new Bernina has that feature. If I had only waited a few months to buy my machine.......Story of my life--too late or too early! :? Good luck and a word of advice--take your time deciding. Another thing--I really kind of wish I had gotten two machines--one just for embroidery and one for all other sewing. Now I want a light-weight reg. machine that I can take to class. I'm considering a Brother 2600.