I loved my ACE 250. I upgraded to the AT-Pro and am even happier. Now that being said ... Buying something for women is a different concept. To women you are not buying them just the equipment, you are showing her how much you care about her. Upgrading yourself then giving your AT-Pro to her is perfectly acceptable - Your AT-Pro was fine for you, she's heard you talk about it, etc. But only if you tell her if she likes it you will get her a better one later (practicality syndrome). Buying her something to use that is not as good as what you are using is telling her that you feel she doesn't rate any better (That is how she will see it). So, to have a lasting relationship you need to give a woman more than she expects. This will make it easier next time you want to upgrade, buy an airplane, a motorcycle, a sports car when you turn 60, etc. You are setting the ground work for your future purchases that no-one but you, and maybe not even you, understand why you are doing it. Did this make sense? Oh, and she will buy you better presents later and not a mixer or some other non-toy thing. Although, I do really like my kitchen aid mixer for bread making.
