Research, research, research.
After many months of doing just that, I made my decision to purchase my Innova Long Arm with frame.
I love quilting on my machine and do not have any regrets as to choosing this machine over all the others.
For the price range, it came with everything I need at the present time and when I'm ready and/or need to upgrade or add more features, it's super easy and I don't have to get a different machine to do so.