The Babylock Ellageo 3 is incredibly user-friendly. It makes embroidery a snap, as it just purrs along. Upgrades and additional embroidery designs for this Babylock are available on the internet. You simply use your own personal computer, download your selection to a standard 3-1/2-inch floppy disk, and insert it into the side of the sewing machine. In addition to floppy disks, this machine accepts embroidery cards and reads both .PES and .DST formats. Power is controlled by either a foot pedal or as an option, the easy-to-see-and-use fingertip control. The embroidery arm, located to the left of the sewing bed, slides easily on for embroidery and off for regular sewing. The color LCD screen allows pattern selection and provides a host of options with a simple touch of the finger. An onscreen stitch counter lets you know exactly where you are and how many stitches remain in the design. Using this feature, you can quickly correct an error caused by a broken thread or calculate how long it will take to complete a design. Built into the machine are 240 embroidery designs including 11 alphabet patterns. The onscreen editing allows text changes, character re-spacing, design increase and reduction, pattern rotation, mirror imaging, custom thread color selection, and design combinations. When a thread color change is required the machine will stop, clip the thread (both top and bottom), and wait for the new color. Both an automated needle threader and automatic tension control are provided. Help messages appear onscreen when problems occur. Included in the price are four hoops, numerous feet, including a walking foot, a twin needle, and a carrying case for the embroidery unit.