New Machine update. I've had time to play properly today. I've been very busy over the last few days and only had time to stitch out a couple of the built in designs (unremarkable) and ruin one actual project (my fault entirely for assuming I didn't need to look at the instructions for inserting a bobbin!)

So far I love:
The big hoops.
The needle threader which can cope with all threads (so far.)
The extra bobbin case that enables me to use non-Janome (ie cheap) bobbin thread.
The release mechanism for the needle plate (no fiddling with a screwdriver!)
The speed of reading a memory stick and scrolling through designs.

However, having spent years drooling over big hoops, I've had to order a small one (140mm x 180mm.) It is such a useful size!