Singer 9940 Quantum Sewing Machine Review

Having grown up with the wonderful Singer Manual machines as in non-digitalized I thought I'd treat myself to the digital world and update all of my machines at once. Lucky for me I didn't get rid or trade in any of those good old ones.
This machine for todays world is well made but when it lacks some common sense and simple item designs such as lighting up the sewing area and a reverse switch or button that does not need to be held down during the sewing process.....it just spoils all the rest!
This machine does not light your sewing path and stitching area well. I have to get out a desk or floor lamp to do this. At first I thought I must be crazy and kept trying to figure out how to focus the light onto the needle and footplate but couldn't do it because it's fixed. Horrible design for the top notch price they command for it.
Then there is the matter of sewing in reverse or backup stitching. I would press the button and it still only went forward....right. You actually have to take your hand off the sewing material and hold down the button constantly to get it to reverse. This I have yet to do well. The manual machines spoiled me...you set it to go in reverse and then it goes in reverse. Here you would think the manufactures who've been making Singers for the home and professional sewer would keep a clarity of designs in mind always. And develop a button you push for setting the reverse function. Then push again to set it back to forward setting without having to hold it down the whole time. You need your hands to hold the item while it sews. Or to guide it around pins etc. Get a life Singer.....you are letting your reputation slip away.
I would not buy this machine again.
I would not recommend this machine at the price even as low as 500 I paid for brand new non-opened one. Have to shop around but it can be had for 500 18 months ago. And yes I would sell mine. It's virtually unused and in mint condition. Bottom line look at Janome or Viking or Bernina machines and check out how they sew at a sewing center before investing good money for a machine that doesn't fit your style or comfort zone.
And to think I could have bought 2 old featherweights for the same money. Then I'd have four and be so much happier! (Not the modern featherweights the pre-60 machines:)))) When Singer paid close attention to details and gave the sewer what they needed not bells and whistles that turn into lint and dust as the unused machine sits gathering it. (I own 7 Singers including XL6000 & serger plus 4 other including an industrial. And I'm computer funtional.)

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