I have an old brother ULT 2002D . I have gotten a lot of use from it. I pretty much opened the box and started embroidering. One thing I would say is get the largest field you can afford. It makes life so much easier. Newer models use a USB or connect directly to the internet for designs. While I will probably never buy another I have no regrets on this purchase. The enjoyment it has given me over the last 14 years is worth every bit I paid for it.