This looks like a nice sewing/embroidery setup to me. Looks like it has most modern features, including a very pretty screen and a 9inch harp. I just read a little more about it on Bernette.com. Lots of info there, including videos. It does say motifs up to a bit over 10 x 6 (260 x 160mm). Also, if you get an inexpensive, basic software that has free updates, like Embrilliance for example, I don't see why you could not embroider on this SM for its lifetime even when Windows changes again (and again). But really only you can say which machine will please you.