As a professional embroiderer, I wanted a professional machine. couldn't afford one so I bout a brother pe770. there is a learning curve. A different program on the computer and a smaller emb area. also, I was used to 15 needles on a machine compared to 1 single machine needle. when I bought it. it came with all the supplies i'd need for half a lifetime. just needed to get toppings for towels. I had to buy a memory stick also to download designs. I love it for the price. Have fun.