I actually think it's pretty cool the options we have now, and new technology is neat.
just gotta balance price performance longevity availability stuff
and as hopefully reasonably educated adults who don't have a gun pointed at our heads, we tourers tend to choose the stuff that works best for our needs and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
ill happily take a not new system ( ie lower price) , but works well for touring, and spend my other money on a plane ticket to France or get a new camp mat or rain jacket or whatever that makes my bike touring experience more enjoyable
As would most of you too.