Diane - Lee S's wife....most all machine now a days have some computerization...a little is ok....I have a Viking...love it can do heavy and light weight sewing.... but on the upper end of costs...Walmart has some lower end prices on machine and they are ok. The baby locks or surgers are usually more for a good one. Walmart has a baby lock that ok...a little touchy but ok...Another thought...Kenmore (Sears) use to be good, had one for 30 years. There is a sewing store in Coddingtown. (Santa Rosa)that might have some used or reconditioned ones.....or try one near you.....good luck.
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As I returned my bride asks, "Where are they from?" "N.Y." I says. "Oops!" she says, "might want to scratch the Coddingtown part."

[This message has been edited by lee s (edited 27 March 2006).]