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The same reason Android devices and PCs come with bloatware. Because some executive somewhere can't stand the thought that they are selling a box which convert

by jere 14y ago

The same reason Android devices and PCs come with bloatware. Because some executive somewhere can't stand the thought that they are selling a box which converts electricity into useful work, is indistinguishable from the competitor's product, and hasn't really changed in decades.

fragsworth 14y ago
Did you even read the article? Besides, bloatware doesn't exist for your reason anyway. Bloatware exists entirely because software developers will pay hardware manufacturers lots of money to put their product in front of new users.
- jere 14y ago
  Yes, I did. I know that's the main reason for bloatware, but the justification, the part that lets them sleep at night, is that they are adding value with their shitty software: >The preloaded apps “highlight the key features and performance” of the Vibrant, says a Samsung representative.They are there are to showcase the phone’s processor and display, a T-Mobile spokesperson told Wired.com. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/bloatware-android-phones/ http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/bloatware-android-pho...
- dfox 14y ago
  Given the fact that common european microwave has two big mechanical knobs (timer and "power" typically implemented as fairly slow PWM, probably mostly mechanically) and door switch for power switch it seems to me that overly complex UI of other microwaves (as well as existence of these patents) seems to me being primarily motivated by someone trying to market microwave as high-tech gadget instead of simple kitchen appliance.
- monochromatic 14y ago
  > Did you even read the article? Yes, but the article is terrible. And the comment you replied to is probably a lot closer to the truth.
hartror 14y ago
I think the same thing different box idea has more merit than the patent idea. Microwaves have been around for decades. Patents last 15? 20? years? Plenty of good ideas for microwave interfaces must no longer be patented. But if you have the same layout as the next guy (and your own older models) the only things you can compete on are (perceived) build quality and price.

by jere 14y ago

fragsworth 14y ago

Did you even read the article? Besides, bloatware doesn't exist for your reason anyway. Bloatware exists entirely because software developers will pay hardware manufacturers lots of money to put their product in front of new users.

jere 14y ago
Yes, I did. I know that's the main reason for bloatware, but the justification, the part that lets them sleep at night, is that they are adding value with their shitty software: >The preloaded apps “highlight the key features and performance” of the Vibrant, says a Samsung representative.They are there are to showcase the phone’s processor and display, a T-Mobile spokesperson told Wired.com. http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/bloatware-android-phones/ http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/07/bloatware-android-pho...
dfox 14y ago
Given the fact that common european microwave has two big mechanical knobs (timer and "power" typically implemented as fairly slow PWM, probably mostly mechanically) and door switch for power switch it seems to me that overly complex UI of other microwaves (as well as existence of these patents) seems to me being primarily motivated by someone trying to market microwave as high-tech gadget instead of simple kitchen appliance.
monochromatic 14y ago
> Did you even read the article? Yes, but the article is terrible. And the comment you replied to is probably a lot closer to the truth.

hartror 14y ago

I think the same thing different box idea has more merit than the patent idea. Microwaves have been around for decades. Patents last 15? 20? years? Plenty of good ideas for microwave interfaces must no longer be patented. But if you have the same layout as the next guy (and your own older models) the only things you can compete on are (perceived) build quality and price.