patricej

i have the Brother PC420PRW. have been using it for close to two years and love it!
it's my "small" machine for travel, classes, and hauling to sew at friends' houses.
the least expensive janome model that includes all of the same features costs a few hundred dollars more.

it does not come with an extension table, but that can be purchased separately for an almost-reasonable price (between $60-$70.).
if you like using a 1/4" piecing foot, you'll need to get that separately, too. they are very inexpensive - often less than $10 online.