When I first learned that Thermomix don't sell in the US I was actually really surprised.  There isn't much technology that the rest of the world has and the US doesn't.  And while I get that the way Americans eat and cook vs Australia/Europe/Canada is a little different, it's not so different that the TMX wouldn't be useful.  I am thankful Australia hasn't missed out like it does with way too many things though.

   I need to try this!  Turkish delight is my favourite.

I'm also interested to see the longevity of the TM5 - I've ordered one and just hope any problems will happen during the warranty period. However, the TM31 has a computer in it, too, with a screen and buttons and a dial that all fail people (error messages, screens moving etc) so I'm not particularly concerned about that. The unit isn't logically more susceptible to a fault in that sense, the touch screen itself aside. Power surges, errors etc are still a problem in the old model... The mechanical arms, however, could pose a problem if they wear. Although I have never really loved the way the lid locks onto the TM31, I always felt like that mechanism could break too. So I guess what I'm trying to say is I HOPE it will be fine.

I absolutely cannot believe the way people are behaving in the comments of Thermomix announcing the extra bowl for new owners. People are getting ridiculous. Someone is always going to be unhappy, that was the problem with launching it at all - someone missed out the day/week/month before, even if they gave a year's notice. Now people are unhappy their June purchase doesn't qualify. They will never please everyone and the entitlement to a gift by so many people who missed out is amazing to me.

Sorry to be such a negative nancy. I just can't wait for my TM5 and while admittedly I'm one of the lucky ones, I'm getting second hand embarrassment being a thermomix owner.

I love seeing everyone's kitchens!  I am a kitchen planner and so it's always fun for me to have a stickybeak!  Despite working in the industry, I rent and as such my kitchen is pretty sad.

My username is the title of the song I was listening to when I signed up!  Haha!

I also agree re the video.  He was overly negative and carried on a bit unnecessarily.  I do agree that the core of it has not changed and new and old owners alike should be pleased, but I think he was being a bit reactive and unfair to the new machine.  The ultimate sentiment that they're both great machines is very true though.  I think his complaints regarding the extra time it takes to get a recipe going is silly because it'll be negligible once he and others get the hang of it.  I was also a little slow getting to know the TM31, but now it's near second nature. 

I feel good about my TM5 that's on it's way, but I have used a TM31 and it was what made me fall in love and want to order in the first place.  I think all the negativity is a shame.

I'll need to check the form. I assumed it was from time of order but will double check. Have you ordered recently and had payment taken out?

No idea about TM31 stock but I doubt it.

Again not sure of timeframes of delivery. I would assume (and assuming can be totally wrong!) that some stock has arrived by now especially with consultants needing machines to start demos and people already waiting for their machines.

I think those who are close to group leaders would know more than a normal consultant. And I don't think any group leader would want to risk their position by saying too much to any consultant though.

Sorry don't know much info beyond what I've already said as I'm a bit out of the loop in general

Thanks.  I ordered but haven't paid.  I was told they aren't taking payment because there's no stock, and would take my payment when they stock was flowing again.

I had planned on buying one this week and was told there was no stock.  My consultant did the right thing and remained tight lipped regarding a new model, I'm sure they're being kept in the dark, but she didn't really entertain the rumours regardless.  Although we're waiting, obviously, because there's no stock...  I hope it's a new model but I will be very disappointed if it's significantly more expensive, because I've budgeted 2K and want one rather impatiently.  It will be a shame if it's more and I can't even get a TM31 after the new one is released, either...

I can't really imagine what the changes will be, although the bigger thermoserver would suggest a bigger bowl.  Maybe more sensitive temp control and hopefully a more sensitive scale?  Other than that, I really can't imagine.