I suppose there are programmers that are able to detect what you stick into them, but considering the range of programming voltages used I would not readily trust them. Imagine inserting a device meant to be programmed at 12 volts getting hit with 21 or 24! The one I use simply lets me choose from a list of devices and then sets itself up accordingly. If I choose the wrong device and blow it up I only have myself to blame. If the programming device picks incorrectly, how do you prevent it from happening again?

Remember, K.I.S.S.

May your devices live long...

Hal