Probably also to appear more modern. The problem with that approach is that, besides well known touch screens usability issues, it takes only one bump in the wr

Probably also to appear more modern. The problem with that approach is that, besides well known touch screens usability issues, it takes only one bump in the wrong spot to screw all the interface, so it's cheaper only until something goes wrong. They seem to know this though, as Space-X ships have all important functions replicated on real physical interfaces.