This recent article in the Grauniad reminded me to rant about
microwave ovens these days.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,2123217,00.html

But first, I agree with the point that microwave ovens are generally
for reheating rather than cooking as such --- with the exception of
rice, for which the microwave is a legitimately easy cooking method.


The microwave my parents had when I was a kid had something like a
numeric keypad on it, so you could (for example) press 2-3-0-start to
zap something for two and a half minutes. Now you have to press the
minute and ten-second buttons repeatedly. This annoys me. Bring back
the numpad.

Also, why does the stupid thing have to beep EVERY TIME I press a
button? I want it to beep ONCE ONLY --- to get my attention when it's
finished. I can understand that the button feedback is useful for
people with low vision, but it should be an option that I can turn
off.


Oh, and of course, GET OFFA MY LAWN!


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