I have a Brother CS6001. DH surprised me with it. I didn't tell him how disappointed I was becasue I had hoped to one day get a better machine, but I was surprised again. It has worked VERY well for the past two years. I have no complaints. This model is only $169 on Amazon (with free shipping -- if you need it faster, you can pay for express shipping). It has very good reveiws on Amazon as well as good ratings from other online sights. If $200 was my budget, I'd definitely do Brother or look at a Kenmore (Sears). I would NOT do a Singer. I also second the recommendation also to look at Overstock.com...never know what they have listed, sometimes some great prices and usually ship very fast.