There are a lot of good brands out there but the most important thing to me is the dealer and the service they offer. I had a dealer for years that would repair my machine the same day if I was on a tight schedule. I bought a Viking and the dealer promised me great service. I took the machine in for service and I was told they had to send it out for repairs. I waited 10 days to get my machine back. It is so important to have a friendly dealer who services what they sell.