Two basic reasons:
1) Extra features are cheaper to implement in a microcontroller (uC).
Features help prop up price in the low margin appliance business.
2) Younger buyers expect digital controls and displays. The older
technology is just not appealing. It's so "yesterday."
Guess that means we're all "yesterday" too :-)
Dennis AE6C
On Fri, Jan 26, 2018 at 3:21 PM, dalej <dj2001x@comcast.net> wrote:
> Why is the need to have microprossesors in a ….dishwasher ??? Or clothing
> washer, dryer etc. Displays, etc, why do we need a display for washing
> dishes or clothing??
>
> It just seems silly.
>
> Dale, K9VUJ
>
>
> On 26, Jan 2018, at 17:08, Dennis <dennis.monticelli@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Today’s dishwashers are not built to last and have too many electronic
> features. We bought a Speed Queen. It is built to industrial standards
> and has analog controls. No RFI. Indestructible. Do a search and read
> the feedback. You will pay more and get only the necessary features. The
> XYL and I are happy owners.
>
> Dennis AE6C
>
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