Shopping for a new sewing machine ...

I officially need help. I spent the weekend shopping for a new sewing machine and I think I am still recovering!

Like so many others who love to sew I learned on my mother's machine. That was obviously years ago and my have the machines changed!

I think I have my machine selection narrowed down to two - but I am completely open to suggestions. What sewing machine do you use and why do you love it?