My DH just called my attention to the fact that the Amazon price has now returned to the $180 price. I did find it here for under $150, don't know how long it will last.

http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/tacony-eq7.php

I just received my EQ Dear Jane CD and book. I will wait until tomorrow to set it into my computer. I had a busy day today. A friend used her embroidery machine and did the words for my daughter's wedding anniversary. Her payment was for a block of mint chocolate but before I left her sewing room I left a $5 note. She will not go into that room until tomorrow. Boy she did a good job. When I finish doing the top I will show you what it looks like. I have used the EQ7 and had been able to scan my fabric into the programe and set that fabric into the block I was working on. It looks great and I think it is worth even your $180. Hopefully you can get it cheaper.