Actually, everyone is out of step BUT us. Here's the reason.
The reason the dealers keep offering new models and products, is, because they recognize the marketing advantage in doing so. Their actions are designed to appeal to the "gee-whiz, I've got to have that" natural reaction.
The reason the manufacturers keep producing new and improved versions is because they know their businesses would become stale and stagnant with only the same products. Recognizing that it would be completely unnatural for customers to keep buying and buying the same non-consumable beyond consumer need, they attempt to appeal to the natural appeal of wanting the improved or new product. They know they can depend on the nature of normal people.
The reason the modders keep introducing new innovations and improvements on the existing products is because they want to share the excitement with the group, and demonstrate the abilities to come up with the improvements and innovations before it's even conceived of, or addressed, by the manufacturers. Then too, the same as manufacturers recognize the appeal in an improved or new product, they offer opportunities for those with these natural desires to obtain the new product or innovation.
So, if there's blame to be placed for filling every shelf, drawer and cabinet of our homes with flashlights, it should be placed squarely at the feet of the dealers, manufacturers and modders. It is they that try to appeal to a natural drive. Then, when their effort is thwarted by the throng of people that stifle nature, and attempt to make it appear that it is they that are "normal", all we can do is just shake our heads. :shakehead