For me, the best thing about the bread maker is that DH was able to master it rather quickly!
I'm another big fan of the Zo machines. I have one and we are on our second pan and paddle set (at least you can get them). DH makes 2-3 loaves of bread a week. He keeps his on the counter but we rarely have it around long enough to spoil. DH is a major bread eater!
I think this is my fourth machine (others were not Zo brand) - it's been going strong for 5-6 years, and if it goes out I'll be ordering another from Amazon in a heart beat.
I'm more likely to make dough for assorted items, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, stuffed Pizza.
I prefer to use my stand mixer for making bread, but will use the machine for dough as it's eaier (I don't have to be there).