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> We went from fliphone to total smartphone domination in 5 years. That's glossing over the Nokia video phone, the Treo, and all the Windows handsets. > ABS i
by ssmoot 11y ago
> We went from fliphone to total smartphone domination in 5 years.
That's glossing over the Nokia video phone, the Treo, and all the Windows handsets.
> ABS is a sideshow, not a revolution.
I have no idea what you're trying to say.
> Droves of people will ditch their old cars just for the purpose of upgrading.
That seems like something that would require evidence. Or at least a theory to back it up. My 10 mile round-trip is definitely not so onerous that I'd look to replace my vehicle for something that isn't going to make it any shorter or more pleasant.
Here's some context: Nissan has been working on the Titan XD for longer than that. That's just a pretty basic 3/4-ton truck without a lot of bells and whistles with an outsourced engine.
Tesla's Model 3 will have been in development almost that long by the time it's released, and as far as anyone knows, has no new tech.
You're talking about tech that doesn't even exist yet.
- rconti 11y agoAntilock brakes are a sideshow because nobody cares. Yes, it makes cars safer, but few people bought specific cars because ABS was available. It was just another side feature. It was not something that people actively sought out like they'd seek out self-driving cars.
- ssmoot 11y agoNot with anyone I know. But I guess we're just talking anecdata now. But yeah, as someone who grew up driving old boats without it, I would never buy a car without ABS.