I won't be able to afford a machine like that, and I'm not even sure that I would want one. I often see quilters struggle in workshops with their complex machines. I rather use a basic one and get things done.
One of my friends commented yesterday that the way the prices for top of the range domestic machines are going we will soon have to make a decision to either buy the domestic machine or a longarm (or a new car).
By the way, Husqvarna is also bringing out a top of the range new machine, also with a wider than average throat, also with all sorts of embroidery bells and whistles, also in July. Should be interesting to compare the two machines.
Lorchen