> I don't know that it really matters which one you choose apart from
> price. The only thing that my 40-year old KitchenAid lacks is a handle
> to make rotating the bowl easy. I think they all have them now but make
> sure. I also am rather attracted by the glass bowls on some but they
> aren't essential.
>
> --
>
> James Silverton, Potomac
>
> I'm *not*


The 6 quart KA bowl does not move in the mixer stand. The paddle
moves. The stainless steel bowls have a small handle to aid in
putting it in the mixer stand and taking it out, or for holding onto
it while you hand-stir something into the mix, off the mixer stand.

If you're going to be baking bread on a fairly consistent schedule, go
for the higher wattage one. You only live once, and he who dies with
the most toys wins. ;-)

N.