The BERNINA 770 QE has not been discontinued. It's a brand-new machine, part of BERNINA's next generation 7 Series introduced in spring, which also includes the B 790 and B 740. The B 770 QE is a sewing and quilting machine with an optional embroidery module. Its features include a 4.3-inch high-resolution color touch screen, an updated user interface, a programmable foot control and the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR), plus the new BERNINA Hook System with 9 mm width and up to 1,000 stitches per minute. You can read more about it at the following link:
http://www.bernina.com/en-US/Product...BERNINA-770-QE.