I like how he loves this microwave for almost the opposite reasons he loves the Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster. This microwave uses a highly advanced (for the time) embedded computer and dot...
I like how he loves this microwave for almost the opposite reasons he loves the Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster. This microwave uses a highly advanced (for the time) embedded computer and dot matrix display to drive it's unique features. Meanwhile the toaster relies on some simple physics and clever engineering to provide a better toasting experience than any newer toaster with modern digital electronics could ever hope to achieve.
Well, the microwave in the video seems to have been localized for recipes and ingredients commonly found in the United States. If that was not the case than yes, many functions would be useless....
Well, the microwave in the video seems to have been localized for recipes and ingredients commonly found in the United States. If that was not the case than yes, many functions would be useless.
The interface doesn’t seem that complicated, it’s only a matter of getting used to it.
I’m sure you’re not required to use menus just for simple stuff.
Yeah, it has a lot of buttons, but it also shows clearly on the LCD panel what anything of importance does at any given time. It even displays recipes! No need for manuals! And it's working...
Yeah, it has a lot of buttons, but it also shows clearly on the LCD panel what anything of importance does at any given time. It even displays recipes! No need for manuals!
I definitely agree with what you are saying. This thing is a nightmare from a design standpoint. But the point is this microwave did something that basically no other microwave has done for as...
I definitely agree with what you are saying. This thing is a nightmare from a design standpoint. But the point is this microwave did something that basically no other microwave has done for as long as microwaves have been around, which is actually be truly innovative in some respect. Like probably the biggest advances in microwave oven technology since they were invented have been "make the food spin" and "blow some fans at the food", and here this microwave from 1997 can single action perfectly pop popcorn every time without a timer and it's not a standard feature on literally every microwave today??
I agree with you that the design they have already is messy, but I don't see why it would be impossible to have the same simplicity of the two dial interface with the versatility of the automated...
I agree with you that the design they have already is messy, but I don't see why it would be impossible to have the same simplicity of the two dial interface with the versatility of the automated features. Two dials, one button with "Auto", one button with "Start/Select", and when you push "Auto", one of the dials goes from setting time or power to selecting menu items, but if you never push "Auto", it works like a regular two dial microwave, with the possible exception of showing time and power on the screen instead of a seven segment display. If you accidentally hit "Auto", have an exit option and exit on a second press.
This was delightful and now I want one of these.
This channel is a treasure trove my friend. His videos on VHS, Beta, and laserdisc are like the techie nostalgia holy grail.
I think he meant the microwave, but I certainly wouldn't mind a Technology Connections guy for my new kitchen.
I like how he loves this microwave for almost the opposite reasons he loves the Sunbeam Radiant Control Toaster. This microwave uses a highly advanced (for the time) embedded computer and dot matrix display to drive it's unique features. Meanwhile the toaster relies on some simple physics and clever engineering to provide a better toasting experience than any newer toaster with modern digital electronics could ever hope to achieve.
Well, the microwave in the video seems to have been localized for recipes and ingredients commonly found in the United States. If that was not the case than yes, many functions would be useless.
The interface doesn’t seem that complicated, it’s only a matter of getting used to it.
I’m sure you’re not required to use menus just for simple stuff.
Yeah, it has a lot of buttons, but it also shows clearly on the LCD panel what anything of importance does at any given time. It even displays recipes! No need for manuals!
And it's working perfectly since the 1990s!
I want one :D
I definitely agree with what you are saying. This thing is a nightmare from a design standpoint. But the point is this microwave did something that basically no other microwave has done for as long as microwaves have been around, which is actually be truly innovative in some respect. Like probably the biggest advances in microwave oven technology since they were invented have been "make the food spin" and "blow some fans at the food", and here this microwave from 1997 can single action perfectly pop popcorn every time without a timer and it's not a standard feature on literally every microwave today??
I agree with you that the design they have already is messy, but I don't see why it would be impossible to have the same simplicity of the two dial interface with the versatility of the automated features. Two dials, one button with "Auto", one button with "Start/Select", and when you push "Auto", one of the dials goes from setting time or power to selecting menu items, but if you never push "Auto", it works like a regular two dial microwave, with the possible exception of showing time and power on the screen instead of a seven segment display. If you accidentally hit "Auto", have an exit option and exit on a second press.
It has a "Play Dough" setting!