BrendaninBrooklyn you don’t need all features but people do. It is nice to see companies making improvements over the time. Those features might not be compelling to you, but they are plus points to many others.
I have never seen people angry with buying v1 or v2 when v3 comes out. they get what they pay for, and in many cases, they weighed pros and cons and some choose the older version(s) due to finance factors, and that’s fine too. But least, they have the options. Some are opted in for upgrading (with official kits), and some stay with what they have, and that’s fine too.
As I previously said, Synkronika is certainly a very good machine. I almost bought it before making a U turn. You are missing the point that we are not comparing between Synchronika vs Bianca, but rather the approach of two companies when it comes to innovations and making better products. I’m disappointed (disappointed is maybe too strong, rather, not excited ) with the approach ECM made - but I also said - as long as they sell well, my disappointment does not really matter. market is what matter and if they choose an approach that fit the market’s needs, it’s fine too
MediumRoastSteam yes since v2 you can go to 130*C for 2 bar.