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I don't think that any of the Tesla owners really thought their cutting-edge cars would be worry free. They have the same expectations as someone who uses beta

by JoBrad 11y ago

I don't think that any of the Tesla owners really thought their cutting-edge cars would be worry free. They have the same expectations as someone who uses beta software, and in exchange they get to experience an amazing car. Also don't forget that we have had problems like this with mechanical devices in cars, too. Slowly, we started using regulation and other tools to mandate additional safety checks (like the latch on your hood that prevents it from blowing back and smashing your windshield) to prevent those from happening. We're nowhere near anything like this for chips, really. On the other hand, this is what the future is really like: in a few days or weeks, Tesla will release an update to fix this, and will probably deliver it wirelessly to every affected vehicle, and it won't be a problem any more. That's magic.

imron 11y ago
> They have the same expectations as someone who uses beta software, Really? After paying $140,000? I think for that price many of them were expecting (quite reasonably) that their cars would be worry free.
- BinaryIdiot 11y ago
  Alternatively many companies and governments spend licensing fees magnitudes higher than that for software that works terribly if at all. It's nothing new in the technology sector just a bit new in a consumer device. But ultimately I agree with you
  - Alphasite_ 11y ago
    It may happen, but it is not acceptable.
  - imron 11y ago
    > Alternatively many companies and governments spend licensing fees magnitudes higher than that for software that works terribly if at all. That's right, because the person making the purchase order doesn't really feel like they are spending their own money.
nindalf 11y ago
I think Tesla owners bought the car expecting a fully functioning vehicle. Running a long running public "beta" a la Gmail isn't an option when your customers have paid you tens of thousands of $.
mng2 11y ago
Unfortunately hardware updates can't be delivered wirelessly.

by JoBrad 11y ago

imron 11y ago

> They have the same expectations as someone who uses beta software, Really? After paying $140,000? I think for that price many of them were expecting (quite reasonably) that their cars would be worry free.

BinaryIdiot 11y ago
Alternatively many companies and governments spend licensing fees magnitudes higher than that for software that works terribly if at all. It's nothing new in the technology sector just a bit new in a consumer device. But ultimately I agree with you
- Alphasite_ 11y ago
  It may happen, but it is not acceptable.
- imron 11y ago
  > Alternatively many companies and governments spend licensing fees magnitudes higher than that for software that works terribly if at all. That's right, because the person making the purchase order doesn't really feel like they are spending their own money.

nindalf 11y ago

I think Tesla owners bought the car expecting a fully functioning vehicle. Running a long running public "beta" a la Gmail isn't an option when your customers have paid you tens of thousands of $.

mng2 11y ago

Unfortunately hardware updates can't be delivered wirelessly.