Bread-Bakers v097.n051.13

Has anyone seen the Redstar ABM being offer on Home Shopping Network. It
makes a 1.0,1.5, and 2.0 lb size loaves. It was being offered this weekend
for $90. plus shipping. Does anyone have experience with their machine?
Also, I make bread by hand and was wondering what the secret is to get all
those odd sized holes in French style breads?