how good is this compared to other machines?
1245967
I know only one other brand with the same price which is Carnation CR180 UV/MG. Personally I prefer Cassida 5520 UV for following reasons. (1) it has the number keyboard so it's easy to type in the batch number where CR180 doesn't; (2) it has a bigger Hopper (or feeder) capacity (250 bills vs 200 bills) - it is important to have more hopper (feedler) capacity that makes loading and counting operation easier (especially for backloader) with less money jams and errors. I experienced more money jams and EE2 errors with CR180 that happens a lot with old and used bills and it's a pain in the neck when it continually stops due to errors. So I decided to stick to the Cassida 5520 for the above reasons even though it has the add/batch mode malfunction (I exchanged but it also has the same malfunction). I can work around the malfunction with just a little inconvenience.
1245968
I would personally recommend this machine. It's slick, fast and super easy to operate. I've had mine for probably 1 year and had no issues at all!
1789763
Yes, it is a good machine especially for a total beginner. Why? Because 1. It's not one of those toys going for $25.00 that breaks as soon as you plug it in, causes frustration and you end up quitting; and 2. Janome is one of the top 3 BEST sewing machine makers in the world. They stand behind their products and they do not disappoint. Very few Janomes end up in the repair shop. You want to start out with something simple so you can avoid confusion and learn the basics like I did. This machine is simple. If you have a good teacher (yeah, Youtube can be very helpful), follow the instruction manual, take your time and start with small simple projects you will do fine on this machine. This is why so many schools buy this very model for their sewing students in home ec class. This machine is white just like in the photo. It comes with a 5 pack of spare universal needles size 12 and maybe 6 spare bobbins. You should buy needles since you should change needles every project or every 4 hours of sewing time which ever comes first. Janome Brand, Organ or Schmetz flat shank are good. If you need more bobbins I would find a certified Janome dealer to buy from. Not all bobbins fit all machines. Do not use anything SINGER with this machine. And finally, make sure you buy from an authorized Janome dealer or the warranty will be void. Contact Janome for a list of dealers in your area. They have a website and FB page.
1066227
This machine has been great. I use it in my cafe in Mexico. Its on all day and makes alot of coffee. I did buy a stainless steel frothing so I could make certain espressos. I have a couple of extra of all excersories. They are much cheaper in the States. I also have a themostat to tell me how hot the milk is.
876355
I have had this for almost 11 months. It seems to be holding up well. Still very solid. There are rub marks on support bars that the foot rollers are designed to roll on (you can see how this works in the stock picture) I have notice increased noise from them but I hit it with some household lubricant and that seemed to do the trick. We have about 100 hours of use on this machine and I am happy with it's performance. The computer along with the exercise programs are lacking but I only really use to keep track of my time and effort. Bottom line... Great machine for the price.
1850394
As good as any vacuum I suppose. sorry for the answer but I was not impressed with this machine. I have relegated it to the garage to vacuum up dirt and leaves. It clogs easily and does not have a lot of power. My suggestion is pick something else.
1700727
It works fine. The only problem I have had is it shakes a lot as the unit operates, and a couple screws loosened up. But adding loctite on the screws fixed that. I have operated about 5 days continuous, and it works. It is not the most precise machine, not as precise as commercial parts, but this is due to the extrusion process in general and not the machine construction. It is an advanced hobby level machine, not Stratasys or 3D quality output. Still, nice to have sometimes, and a great value.
2188263
Yes, a good one. I,m using the UMC 200 and it is excellent. The difference between a fine one and a common one is like day and nigth. I was very surprised.
1299835
I know quite a few people have said some negative things about this mixer, but my friend has this mixer and uses it daily and has never had a problem with it. I just ordered one myself. If you check Breville's site it will give you the specs about the volts. there site is very informative. If you can't find the info there call customer service. They do answer the phone and are very helpful. this is a work horse. My friend makes bread daily and sugar free cakes for her diabetic children and father. Can't wait to get mine since I have the same plans for it. She has never had overheating or smoking problems and like I said she uses it daily for hours. Sometimes problems with a machine are due to the operator not the appliance. My Kitchen Aid Pro went back 10 different times.
381076
I've never owned one of those, but I will say this unit is way more capable of doing what you need. I still, and wont use all this machine's capabilities. Its a good constructed piece of equipment. I got two, one in my bug out bag.
914627
The machine is a good machine real quite with very smooth arc. I've ran it up to 160 amps and it didn't give me any problems
483360
We have a one story 1680 Ft. house. It took 2- 4 hour sessions. The machine is wonderful. I could not say enough good things about it. The only thing I might add is: there are a lot of these machines on the market and none of them are better than the bare bones model We used.
1782053
Unlike other machines we have had, this machine has been reliable with no issues related to its function. It has been a real workhorse for us. Would buy another with no reservations.
2197381
The machine runs smoothly and cleanly. The only things that can be annoying are that you will need some additional lighting and it does have a very very high pitch whine (if the whine a t.v. makes is not audible to you then no problem). Otherwise, I love the machine, it is easy to use with the needle up/down option, many stitches and it's light weight but not so light that is slides around when you are sewing. The ladies in my quilt guild always smile when the see it. By the way, it is the second one I have bought having given my first one to my niece who is using it for her home economics class and other projects she has come up with. &#8807;'&#9697;'&#8806;
882842
I'm sorry that i can't offer you a comparison. I like how this bissell cleans, i like all the add-on tools, and the heavy duty sturdiness. It's heavy, practically needs its own garage, and is bulky. We think it's worth the effort. Other reviewers who like it helped me select this model, and we don't regret the purchase especially at the reasonable price. Good luck to you!
1383511
I use it every day and have no problem. Another thing I would suggest is looking at their new Vertuoline system. I think those machines are even better and I wold look into those if I were buying my 1st machine
787732
It does great for home based quantities, we used it for bread. But I think it's underpowered and undersized for this. Step up to the 600, can't remember the exact model but it's larger and heavier. That is what we needed to do. If you price shop you'll find the heavier one for just a little bit more. I bought one of the heavier new and one of the heavier factory refurbished for my daughter. The first refurb had a bit of noise; they replaced it right away and the replacement has been fine for 5 years.Hope this helps!
1666687
Hi,This is a pretty good machine with no obvious shortcoming that I could find (I have this one for a few weeks). The best thing is this is one of the best buy for this price range. I will be cautious about the DVD drive thought - it seems somwhat flimsy./Abhijit