I think you need to be nominated for the BEST HUSBAND OF THE YEAR!!
How sweet that your getting advise on a machine.
Has she ever mentioned that there might be one whe would like? Has she test driven any?
I know that I look a lot but have never mentioned to my DH that I would want another machine. But like most ladies - it is fun to look and dream.
I've heard great things about Featherweights and the Janome Gem.