because of modern technology
you aren't paying very much for all those modes
the software programming is amortized over a tremendous number
of units
True, but many (most) users REALLY don't want to have to read a 50+ page
manual to make a piece of toast or a cup of coffee. My reply was more
directed at "Why make it simple when complicated also works well"
How many of the VCRs you've seen over the last few years just sit and
blink 88:88:88 at you? Too many, IMO. I no longer bother to set mine
after a power fail.
-John
