I ended up going with the Bernina, very excited to have new a machine. Ended up going with the Bernina because I liked the lady who sells them better than the bloke who sells the Elna and Janome and also the Bernina comes with a 5 year warranty and unlimited sewing lessons if I have trouble using it and hey lets face it I am sure to have trouble, if there is a wrong way to do something you can be sure I will do it the wrong way