I bought a Passport as a travel machine. My regular machine was the Pfaff 2056. Since then I've bought the Pfaff Quilting Expression 4.2. I decided that the Pfaff 2056 was just as portable as the Passport and I liked the way it operated better. I agree with you, I don't want to be without the IDT or a similar feature on another machine. I'm just thinking you might be able to get a good deal on a used 2056 or 2058. Otherwise, I do really like the Passport and can't quite bring myself to get rid of it yet.