I have the CE 200 version and as long as you don't want really big embroidery its great. I didn't like sewing on it, couldn't set stitch length consistently as it uses a bar instead of numbers. I don't know about the newer version, they may be better and have bigger hoops. I use it couple times a month an enjoy it. I did get a new Bernina, but no embroidery unit last year for it. I love my Bernina for sewing and quilting. Sandi in FL