I have a Janome platinum Jem that I bought for retreats and classes. Since I already had a larger Janome, it was nice that the feet were interchangeable. It also has many of the features of the larger machine. I especially like the speed control since I am now teaching my 8 year old DGD to sew. Plus, it is small and light enough to fit in a standard carry-on suitcase.
The Passport sounds interesting.