Brill Vs Harr (Singer vs Janome)

This is a beginner (my) review of Singer 6180 Brilliance and Janome Harmony 2049...

Feature :  

Feature :  Janome / Singer

Price: RM2499 (include 1 year free course) / RM1445

Operating System: Mechanical / Computerised

Stich: 22 stitches (Dunno why the box says its 49) / 80 stiches

Buttonhole: 1 style 1 step / 6 styles 1 step

Sew on button: No / Yes

Twin needle function: Yes / No

Speed: Top / Average

Extended table: No / Yes

Covered cabinet: No / Yes

LED: No / Yes

Bulb light: Yes (works even without the light :)) / No

Abiltiy to sew on thick fabric: Yes (upto 8 layers of denim) / Not really

Ability to sew on thin fabric: Yes (as thin as tissue) / Not really

LCD Screen: No / Yes

Max Length: 5mm / 6mm

Max Width: 5mm / 4.5mm

Needle Position: 2 (centre and right most)/ 13 positions

Reverse Stitch: Press / One touch

Presser Feet include: 20 pcs / 8 pcs

Oil include: Yes / No

Bobbin: Plastic / Metal

Automatic Threader: Yes / Yes

Cover include: Hard cover / Raincoat-like cover :)

The Brilliance machine: The decorative sticthes won't work on compatible needle. You must use Singer original needle and they can be purchased at RM4 per packet of 10's. I used 1 original needle (include with the purchase) and broke it when I tried to sew a hem on denim. And of course I replaced it with a compatible needle which is RM0.80 per packet of 10's. But most of the stitches just won't work until I replace it another original needle. Machine starts when you press the peddle lightly at low speed.

The Harmony machine: You need to hold both the threads (top and bobbin) before you actually press the peddle or else the needle will be unthread (my own word) and you will need to re-thread the needle again. And you need to press the peddle harder and machine starts at top speed before you can even control it to low or medium speed.. or just maybe I don't know (yet) how to control the speed yet. When using the bulb, it get hot faster thank goodness you only need to switch on the power to use the machine (without switching on the light) .. and very suitable to use during day light. Then again, u can also use it night time with the lights.. but not for long hours.. as it will get hot.. 

The rest are more or less the same :)