I have a new Janome computer etc. and a 50 year old Pfaff. I love the Pfaff because it has more power and is not stuck on thickness on my quilts. they both have needle threaders neither one works. I would love to have the new Pfaff that is coming out but since I just got my Janome a year ago there is very little chance, besides the price not pretty. I think the Jamome is too touchy.