I love my FW for all the aforementioned reasons: portable, perfect stitch, cute, etc. I use it when watching tv with hubby instead of going into the sewing room and take it to classes. But you were looking for reasons not to buy. The only thing I can think of is if you do mainly appliqué or fancy stitches they would not be available on the FW. But if you are like me and most of sewing is straight stitch piecing, you might love it! I only use my computerized machines for blanket stitch, satin stitch and an occasional fancy stitch. Sorry, I am no help at all here.