Headed off to Franklins in Salisbury for a demo on the Brother 800E, and this was the result.
Not as much a solo effort as the Janome 500E sample, but at least it is correctly spelt (Oh the shame!)
I like this machine very much, more standard designs (of a style I prefer) and much neater than the Janome, taking up less room ...
The cost of extras is also eye watering in both camps ... Hoops just under £50 for the Brother and nearer to £70 for Janome!!! Digitizing software lite in both cases retailing around £300-400 and for the full package coming closer to an eyewatering Grand!!!
The question of space is beginning to trouble me with this proposed purchase, as space chez nous is severely limited.