I am a TMX owner/lover too. One of the best functions, for me, is that it cooks and stirs whilst I am doing other things. I know for friends with small children, that is especially helpful. It means they don't have to stand over a stove waiting for things to boil or to prevent things from burning. The kids can use it more safely too.

if I had the choice again, I would seriously consider the HotMixPro. It's the same price range as the TMX, depending on the model, but has the ability to program temperatures up to about 190o. The top model is around $3k though and I don't need those features, as much as I would like them. You don't get the same support as with a TMX though.

My Mum was adamant she wouldn't buy a TMX until she saw what it could do. She bought it interest free and uses it more than I do.