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Re:Amazon Sells Out of Echo Speakers in Midst of Holiday Rush by m_mueller on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @04:05AM (#13227777)
Funny that you mention induction stoves - that's exactly what I was discussing among other things in above link. I hate those touch stoves with a passion. What were they thinking? It has one job!
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Re:Amazon Sells Out of Echo Speakers in Midst of Holiday Rush by lmm on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @06:23AM (#13228305)
> I hate those touch stoves with a passion. What were they thinking? It has one job!

They're easier to clean. They look better. They're possibly cheaper.

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Re:Amazon Sells Out of Echo Speakers in Midst of Holiday Rush by at-fates-hands on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @10:29AM (#13229814)
>> They're easier to clean. They look better. They're possibly cheaper.

You add supposedly safer as well. Since no heat is generated unless the pan is on the stove, it's safer for kids. Apparently the jury is still out on the technology since it uses electromagnetic currents:

Another Dangerous Cooking Appliance – Induction Stovetops - http://breastcancerconqueror.com/another-dangerous-cooking-a...

Health Issues with Induction Cooktops - http://www.livestrong.com/article/312052-health-issues-with-...

Is Induction Cooking Safe? - http://www.magdahavas.com/is-induction-cooking-safe/

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Re:Amazon Sells Out of Echo Speakers in Midst of Holiday Rush by m_mueller on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @11:11AM (#13230171)
I have nothing against induction as a stove mechanism, just against the touch panels of recent ones.
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Re:Amazon Sells Out of Echo Speakers in Midst of Holiday Rush by VLM on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:29AM (#13229328)
That's the problem, kitchens are trendy again, and looking good in "better homes and gardens" is always the death knell of usability.

If you want to cook, you'll have to take portable appliances onto the deck or into the basement because kitchens are solely about looking good now.

There are snarky analogies to web design in the above, BTW.

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