I just HAD to have a FW and so I purchased one. Love how little it is (easy portability) and it just hums quietly. Sews great. The only downfalls (and the reason I never seem to use it) is that I really like the needle down option on the newer machines and I also really appreciate the needle threader. Sometimes it can take me forever to get the thread through the needle. So sadly, my FW basically sits in its case waiting for the day to come when I pull it out again.