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As a user, I'v noticed these: > - Two slot toasters always power both slots even when toasting one slice. > - crumb trays don't work for many toasters, they'r
by jve 3y ago
As a user, I'v noticed these:
> - Two slot toasters always power both slots even when toasting one slice.
> - crumb trays don't work for many toasters, they're too narrow compared with all the places crumbs fall.
Always thinking what a waste of energy when only toasting a single slice.
> - Many toasters don't allow you to change the timer mid-toast. I mean you can change it, but it doesn't do anything until next cycle. Also few indicate how much time is left.
Never knew time-left could be implemented, but would definitely be a nice feature.
Only 1 of these features are enough for the consumer to consider buying this new toaster.
- jacknews 3y agoAs others have commented, toasters are already highly cost-optimized, and 'perfected', in terms of economics, marketability, etc. Even the cheapest toaster works well enough, and most of the more advanced features either don't really work consistently or are not compelling. So to command a higher price, it's really a veblen good, some kind of status symbol etc, and any extra features need be 'backup' for that; "oh no, we didn't buy it just to status-signal, it has this feature ...". I think there are a couple of features that could be attractive though. Faster toasting. And if the reviews etc are to be believed, steam-toasting like the Japanese toasters. More efficient could be a thing - only power the slots necessary, and enclose them to stop the heat escaping. These features seem mutually supporting.