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My Tesla Model Y works great. As an "appliance" I am super happy with it. Most other smart appliances I've used, however, have not created joy in my life, and
by bsima 3y ago
My Tesla Model Y works great. As an "appliance" I am super happy with it.
Most other smart appliances I've used, however, have not created joy in my life, and I try to buy the oldest and dumbest appliances I can. For our new oven last year, we specifically looked for something with real knobs and an LED display, zero smart features. (Viking is the last company that makes these afaict.)
Turns out software is hard, if you're gonna make a smart appliance you have to build an entire software company. Tesla managed to do that but not other companies have.
- JR1427 3y agoNot only is software hard, but software is disposable, i.e. we don't set out to maintain it long term, instead we throw it away.
- throwaway1777 3y agoLots of companies make ovens with physical knobs still. Smart features are creeping in but more in fridges than ovens.
- tigerBL00D 3y ago"The only problem is that Teslas suck." Don't you love when articles are based on opinions not supported by any rigorous arguments? I've owned two Teslas (and still own a Model X) and I drive between 10 and 20 different other car brands/models every year due to travel. I also test drive any electric car that catches my eye. And I can say very confidently that Tesla's don't suck if you compare them to other cars available out there. They are quite refined and well-engineered. Model X is really quite a marvel from the technical and comfort standpoints.
- JohnFen 3y agoSince when do opinions have to be supported by rigorous arguments? They're just opinions, not arguments.