Often the Roper is the same as a Whirlpool, but with out some features.
Such as sound proofing material or they wll leve off some functions
and/or buttons that many may not need or want anyway.

About like buying car. There will be several 'standard' options if it
is a lx,xle,se or what ever letters may be associated with that brand.

What is the consensus here about the reliability and total life cost of electronic vs mechanical controls.

I try to buy mechanical controls.

I know they will eventually wear out but they will be less expensive to repair and are more immune to power surges.

Mark