QShortTimer, I know you are right -- I don't see many mechanicals with the features I'd like. The Juki TL and HZL-F series seem to have most /all I'm wanting, but I don't see mechanical Berninas equipped with them. I started out thinking I'd like a Janome memory craft of some sort, but they are more computer than I'm wanting. I would like to find a mechanical, since I'm not interested in fancy stitches etc. and I fear that, like our cars, more computerized features = more to go wrong and more expensive repairs. Realistically, I'm sure that a straight stitch mechanical with the desired features would make me very happy, especially since I will probably still have my Janome Magnolia with more than enough zigzag and stretch stitches for any future needs. The hunt continues!