I would get the crescendo, it has better reviews that I have seen, I have the brother version of the combo and to me right now it is a force to be reckoned with, just my opinion based on reviews, I don't know if the one that has both is on this board but she much prefers her vseries over her 8900. Does the dealer have the aria or unity to try out, those have most if not the same features and would give you an idea, the unity should have all the sewing features, the aria would just be missing the laser and pen but would let you know how well it sews if he does not have a crescendo to try
Last edited by Dolphyngyrl; 05-30-2014 at 03:51 PM.