You may think it pointless, till you do battle with the wife over the appropriate setting. I like mine golden brown; she likes barely warm (or more like stale bread as I so foolishly commented). Thus we have Toaster Wars. The adjustment dial gets twisted from one extreme to the next, and is never set where the individual using the toaster at the time desires it to be. Leading to much consternation if one forgets to check beforehand. The solution: a 4 slice model with an adjustment dial for each pair of slots. That little baby has restored harmony to the household, and probably saved our marriage. Though I still can't resist, on occasion, turning both dials up to where I like it, just for fun.