I have a Designer I like you describe. I can download designs directly onto the floppy which fits into the machine. I was very happy with it and never had it switched over to USB. The 2nd one I purchased for DDIL was 2nd hand from a dealer for ?$600. It came w a few designs, several szs hoops, and several feet and manual, was newly serviced, and w a year's warranty etc. This was 3-4 yrs ago, so I wouldn't pay over $600 today esp on eBay!