I am new here and I am looking into buying my 1st sewing machine and I know that the models are different from the states to Australia. I would like to know which one you would recommend and why?

It is on sale for $399

http://www.brother.com.au/homesewing...bCategoryID=11


or this one which is on sale for $1199

http://www.brother.com.au/homesewing...bCategoryID=11

Thanks,

Karleen