After doing a whole lot of comparison shopping and research, I have decided to go with a Brother 1034D -- lower end, but we have an authorized repair shop near here. I decided to buy it from Walmart, after reading horror stories about trying to get service or replacement, thru Brother or thru Amazon. I know Walmart will honor a return, plus they offer a 4-yr service plan, which the maker does not. I hate how mom and pop stores are gone because of Walmart, but you just can't beat the prices and service!