when i heard about the 7700 i got a knot in my stomache. why? because i just treated myself to a 6600 in November. i was scared to death i wouldn't be able to resist the new one. (i wasn't even curious about the price. i assumed it would cost exactly whatever amount i had free on my credit card. that's just the way these things work. :lol: )

i was so relieved when i finally got to look at an advertisement for it. the 7700 definitely looks like one suweeeeeeet machine. i confess to a bit of drooling over the extra 2-12" of throat space. and they have added a couple of pretty nifty sounding features. but since it does not include a few of the things i like best about my 6600, and has a clear extension table (which would get on my nerves) i don't feel the urge to run out for a trade-in.

my heart goes out, though, to anybody who doesn't already have a 6600 and has to choose between the two. that would be a tough decision. i don't know which i'd pick.

Hi..I just got the Janome 6600P, and it is a wonderful machine..I love it too! There is a 6600, that is different than the Professional model. The dealer also has classes, that is included, where he teaches you things that are not in the book, its a 3 1/2 hr class, for 4 days....12 hours total.
I paid 1499.00, he wouldn't come down at all, and this was during his 'sale'. It is regularly 1999.00, but has been discontinued. The speed is one of the reasons I liked it, and the double needle option...I am sure you know all about it's options, though. It does not slide, or move, when quilting, and that's important to me too.

I have the 350E and also the MB4 and I LOVE them both. I use the 350E for smaller projects and the MB4 for larger ones.

The 6600 & 6600P are the same machine. I just don't type in the "P". Now there is a 6500 which is different.

I have the 6600P and it is a work horse - love it and found it was a good investment.

ok..thanks..I was thinking also of the 1600...

Don't have the 6600 or the 350 but have the 9700. Love my Janome. Where I purchased it also gave lessons. I've never purchased from a dealer who gave classes but from now on that will be my first question.

I too have the 6600P and absolutely love it. There is a Janome 6500-6600 group on Yahoo that has wonderful files and lots of smart members that have answered any questions I had about the machine. Check it out before or even after you buy. Marylou

I got a 6600 for Christmas. I'm still learning about all the lovely things she can do (she's a lot more talented than me) but I love her!

I got the 6600P about a month ago. What an awesome machine! I have a Pfaff 2030 and I wouldn't buy any machine that doesn't have a built in walking foot. The Acufeed on the 6600 is awesome! I really hate the big clunky walking feet you have to attach