Bernina Deco 650
06-10-2011, 04:36 PM
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I have a Deco 600 which is very similar. It was my first embroidery machine. They are embroidery only machines with a 4x4 hoop and they're very sturdy, reliable little machines. You can buy a larger hoop for them that can be used with split designs. But you have to either buy embroidery cards with split designs, or have software to split them yourself.
The only way to get designs to the machine besides buying design cards is to buy a card reader or software of some sort. PED basic has been talked about a lot on this site. Here's a link.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp22792-0165.html
I would highly recommend investing in the software or a card reader rather than buying design cards. The cards are expensive and most of the time you'll only use a few of the designs on the card. There are many websites that sell designs and offer free ones as well and they're much cheaper than buying cards.
Feel free to PM me and I'll try to answer any questions you might have.
The only way to get designs to the machine besides buying design cards is to buy a card reader or software of some sort. PED basic has been talked about a lot on this site. Here's a link.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp22792-0165.html
I would highly recommend investing in the software or a card reader rather than buying design cards. The cards are expensive and most of the time you'll only use a few of the designs on the card. There are many websites that sell designs and offer free ones as well and they're much cheaper than buying cards.
Feel free to PM me and I'll try to answer any questions you might have.
06-10-2011, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by QuilterGary
Anyone know anything about this machine. I have one lined up to look at and looking for some info. I should add that they are asking $200.00 for it. Thanks
06-10-2011, 04:51 PM
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The Deco is a great machine, although a bit dated... its perhaps 6 years old or so. The only issue might be the way to transfer info to the machine is only through a magic box and a blank design card. That might be a limit for some depending on what kind of computer you might be using to store and transfer embroidery designs. Its a really great machine though if you want to monogram and stuff with the designs that are already installed.
06-10-2011, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Originally Posted by QuilterGary
Anyone know anything about this machine. I have one lined up to look at and looking for some info. I should add that they are asking $200.00 for it. Thanks
06-10-2011, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by QuilterGary
Yes, they may have sold it they have not called me. Thanks for the info. I have looked on ebay and did the google thing. Just wondered if you'll had any insite.
Hope you get it, sounds like a good deal.
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