Q&A from a discussion list on About.com about what to look for when buying a first sewing machine.

Some discussion and general advice, and links to manufacturer's pages for more specific information about particular brands.

Identifies which products reviewers like and dislike, where they agree or disagree, and why.

How to choose a needle for machine sewing.

Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type.

A Japanese company is developing a sewing machine that can be connected to the Internet to download and automatically stitch patterns displayed.

Postings from Quiltnet (date unknown) about the actual process of talking to a sales person in a store.