Bread maker - how much?

[Astrid]

I have a Breville that does 3 loaf sizes. We mostly use the 750g (small) and sometimes the 1 kg. We also use ours for pizza dough and other doughs.

I do have a KA mixer, but really do love the set and forget ability of a breadmaker. We are out of town, so just popping out for 5 minutes is not possible if we need bread. Many times just before bed I remember that we need a loaf, in less than 5 minutes it is in the maker, ready to kick off in the middle of the night ready for breakfast.

[Ngala]

I do need a really good electric mixer (all I got is this crappy ol'hand held one!!) but I like the idea of being able to put the ingredients in at night and then waking up to have a nice fresh loaf in the morning

I think I will need to read some opinions on different brands. I've looked at a few brands' websites but they don't give pros and cons (obviously!)