Janome 8900 Pros & Cons

        

        Introducing the Janome 8900, a beautiful new machine with a ton of features. You can find the detailed product brochure here .

Features of the Janome 8900 (Taken off the Janome website)(my favourites highlighted in yellow)

• Computerized Sewing Machine
• Full rotary hook bobbin
• free arm/ flat bed convertiable
• opening face plate
• Carrying handle
• Horizontal spool pin
• Accessory storage under the top cover and in the extension table
• Dimensions - 519 mm x 316 mm x 230 mm
• Weight - 12.3 kg
• Workspace - 280 mm x 120 mm
• Start/Stop button
• Max sewing speed - 1000 SPM
• Touch panel / jog dial selection
• LCD screen 67.2 mm x 33.6mm
• 15 languages
• Automatic thread tension
• Auto-declutch bobbin winder
• 7 piece feed dog 

Pros

• Fast then the 8200
• Very lightweight
• Multiple languages

Cons

• More expensive 2399$ at the cheapest.
• Jog dial, I am concerned it could break down
• No mention of how many lights it uses