Brother SE-270D Computerized Sewing Machine

My husband got this for me right before Christmas and it has taken me awhile to get the nerve to turn it on, for fear that I will tear it up. I have been using an old cabinet Singer, that only sews a straight stitch.
Once I got it out and turned on it was a breeze to operate. I was darning a hole in some pants in minutes, after that I was on to fixing a decorative shirt hem.
I can't wait to try embroidering. Two other friends that bought the same machine have assured me that it is very easy once you get the hang of it. Apparently there is a product at Lowes that works the same as the backing that you put on the embroidered patterns, it is around $30 for a large roll that lasts even prolific embroiderers for years. I am heading to Lowes tomorrow and will be off to embroidery land.
One of my friend's husband got her SE-270D from the store and spent a lot more. This machine offers a lot for a reasonable price and getting it on eBay really makes it a huge deal.
The manual is easy to follow as is the info screen on the machine. I was able to thread using the thread cassette and spool extender on the first try (what a great tool; seems a bit gadgety but I admit to feeling like a magician performing this feat for anyone who will watch).
Like the option of having the foot presser and the auto sewing; I am still a little nervous about the auto stitch having used a knee presser for so long, but it works great and is so easy to use.
I did initially use the wrong foot for darning (my error) and bent the needle. The machine and the manual quickly helped me realize and fix my mistake.
Still getting used to using a machine that did not come over on the Mayflower and I am loving it.