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I think Ford is on the right track of having a large touch screen with an actual physical dial that just acts as a kind of stylus. The ability for the screen to

I think Ford is on the right track of having a large touch screen with an actual physical dial that just acts as a kind of stylus. The ability for the screen to dynamically adapt to different use cases is huge, but in an automotive context having tactile feedback is also so important. If they could add a couple more of the dials that could be used for climate controls or radio stations and then some buttons that users could set up as shortcuts more people would be happy.

genewitch 4y ago
2016 ford escape has both manual clicky buttons and dials for the radio and the HVAC, but also completely navigable by taking your eyes off the road and attempting to tap a touchscreen that isn't calibrated for use by someone off to the f'n side of the display. it's one of the dozen or so reasons i rarely drive my spouse's car.