Janome 8200 Pro & Cons

 

        Introducing the Janome 8200, a beautiful new machine with a ton of features. You can find the detailed product brochure here .

Features of the Janome 8200 (Taken off the Janome website)(my favourites highlighted in yellow)

• Fully computerized with free-arm
• Extra long 280mm (11”) arm space
• 224 built-in stitches including alphabets
• 9mm stitch width
• Sews up to 860 s.p.m.
• 7 Styles of auto 1-step buttonholes
• Pattern elongation - up to 5 times
• Information screen with jog dial selection
• Jam proof drop-in bobbin
• Variable stitch width and length
• Automatic tension
• Auto needle threader
• Auto thread cutter
• Easy change needle plate
• Built-in AcuFeed system
• Superior 7 piece feed dog for precise feeding
• Drop feed for freehand work
• Maximum speed controller
• One touch slow function
• Needle up / down facility
• Auto-lock stitch feature
• Start / stop button
• Presser foot safety device
• Adjustable foot pressure
• Twin needle regulator
• 5 white LED lights
• Worldwide voltage

Pros

• Price - This is the least expensive of all three machines coming in around 1899.00$ cdn.
• Multiple 1-step button hole features.
• Lightweight and portable

Cons

• This machine has the least amount of features and stitches. 
•  Not as heavy duty as the other two machines. 

What do you guys think?