If it will be used mainly for regular sewing and it is really inexpensive it would be good. The SW part for emb. is way outdated. It might even be hard to find someone who can help you learn it. This SW part is so old you will have a very difficult time finding floppies to use. I would suggest you not buy less than a 12000. I have had from the 10K all versions up to the now 15K and the difference is light night and day but the simply sewing part would be great.