I absolutely agree with the OP. The attempt at wow factor via technology is NOT appreciated, neither is the demand to memorize all this, as if its their money not mine, and I'm given the so called "privilege" of having this stuff! Actually, its an insult to our intelligence. For example, I wonder how many more bimmers would have been sold if they didn't introduce i-drive. I'm one of those lost customers, there must be more.
Who asked for this crap anyway? Answer - the Marketing Department, not the customer!