For both machines, parts are no longer available. I see a lot of searches for the emb unit for the 270D. It might mean that the emb unit goes bad first. Actually, both will need design cards to embroider. These can get expensive, so the economical route is to buy transfer software -- the Brother Basic ( no 'S') .pes format reader/ writer box. The innovis I would personally pay 500 for it, if offered.