a thoughtful web.
Good ideas and conversation. No ads, no tracking.   Login or Take a Tour!
comment
b_b  ·  833 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars

I despise the giant display touchscreen trend. Having to click through menus to operate basic functions is maybe the dumbest idea ever. I get that cars can do more, and some of the lesser used functions don't need dedicated dash space, but changing the heat/air and operating the radio should always have direct controls. I am shocked to learn that you need click-throughs for wipers in some cars. That seems like it should be illegal. It's basic safety. Wipers, climate, and radio (at least volume control) are things you should be able to do without ever taking your eyes off the road for a moment.