Okay ladies and gents, I have come to then end of my patience with my Viking Diamond and it is again at the shop.
I have been looking at the Bernins 450 and have found one for $3700.00 complete with the embroidery and BSR foot.
Is there anyone who has one and can give me some input about the likes and dislikes you might have?
I am especially concerned about the embroidery part as it will be used for the alot.
I know that my one big dislike is that the bobbin does not load from the top but I can work through that.
While the Diamond is away I am working with a Bernina 950 Record which I must admit I love it, Even my husband has commented on how quiet it is compared to the Diamond.
I feel the price that I was offered is a good one but I would just like some feedback if anyone has some.
Thanks for your help

I don't have any experience with this machine, but I can say that I love having a front-load bobbin on my Pfaff, instead of a drop-in. Means that if I run out of thread in a seam, I don't have to unload everything to replace the bobbin.

Just my .02. Good luck with your machine!

I think you are making a great decision to move to the bernina. The 450 is a great machine, and requires your computer to do embroidery. The 9mm stitch width is a big plus! The price sounds good for a new machine. Good Luck!!

are you buying from a dealer? Does it have the artista program with it? You will need this program to run designs from your pc.

I have a 440 with BSR. I highly recommend it. Some don't like the dependency on the computer. I don't embroider, so I can't comment.

I love my 440!!!

I love my 440 but I didn't get the embroidery module. I didn't think I would use it

I figured if I was going to spend that much money on a sewing machine I might as well spend alittle more and have it all. I love my embroidery module as well as just the sewing machine itself. My friend still has her 200/730 for sale and if I had the money I would buy it too just so i could still sew on my 440 and embroider on the 730. lol.

I have as Bernina 180 440 830 , and a serger I love them and wouldnt part with any of them , 440 is wonderful but you need a laptop as to do the embroidery it must be connected to the computer , the BSR foot is wonderful once you have it you wouldnt be with out it .

The machine got a couple of good reviews on patternreview.com as well.