Hi IC. I had a Hamilton Beach for years. Loved it - until it finally died.
At Christmas, a friend gave me a Breadman.
Breadman TR520 Horizontal Loaf Breadmaker, White It was awful. The controls were white lettering on a yellow background. My old eyes just couldn't read it. The instructions were vague. it was unclear how long the cycles ran, and when to test the feel of the dough. I made 3 loaves on 3 different settings, and we threw them all out.
I returned it and got the Cuisinart.
CBK-100 - Cuisinart 2-lb Bread Maker - Countertop Cooking Appliances - Products - Cuisinart.com The instructions were clear, as were the controls. It told you exactly when and how to remove the paddle before baking. And the bread was perfect on the first try.
I have no idea if it's in the same class as the $200 you're looking at, but if you're looking for $100 or less, I'm very happy with the Cuisinart.
They are very easy to clean. The bread pan has a handle and lifts right out. They all have non stick coatings. Inside the oven itself never gets dirty - maybe just a little steam. Wipe it out with a dry cloth if that happens.