Hey Peter,
I just gave the manual a quick once-over and I'm drawing a different conclusion. I'm not getting "a total disaster" here. Sure the manual looks rather busy, but it also appears to be technically complete and I for one like that (technical kind of guy, I guess). So to each his own I suppose.
I like the little extra color they used. All the illustrations with detailed text tagged on. So far, so good for me. I'm not having a problem with their use of the English language although I do admit that I'm no expert on the matter.
Was there something more specific you were having a problem with or were you just venting some steam?
Manual not withstanding, how's the XP module workin' out for ya?
-mike