First off, you are so kind to want to get her a wonderful gift like this. One thing to think about, with someone this great age, is if she would allow that kind of money being spent on her. I am 65 & would object to someone spending that kind of money on me. I am a penny pincher & if I had a choice, would go with the cheaper machine rather one for $1000.00. You know your MIL & if she is like this, you may want to pick it out for her. If she is not like this then I would say take her to pick out what she would like. I am sure it would be a Blessing to he no matter what.