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Anubis said:
am i the only person who kinda really hates that everything is controlled by that giant tablet? i like knobs and not having a giant light source inside the car at night
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I hate finding where to touch on a touch-screen especially while driving. I experience it with my mounted smartphone everyday. Give me an idrive type of knob with quick-buttons around it any day. A quick glance and mental movement is better than pinpointing the point of contact especially when it involves multiple screens/clicks.
 
rh71 said:
I hate finding where to touch on a touch-screen especially while driving. I experience it with my mounted smartphone everyday. Give me an idrive type of knob with quick-buttons around it any day. A quick glance and mental movement is better than pinpointing the point of contact especially when it involves multiple screens/clicks.
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Apparently Tesla now uses Google Voice commands: (well, as of 2015)

http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-voice-commands/

So if they do have really good voice recognition, maybe that would work too.
 
Kaido said:
Apparently Tesla now uses Google Voice commands: (well, as of 2015)

http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-voice-commands/

So if they do have really good voice recognition, maybe that would work too.
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Welp, maybe it's just me, but that's a bit cringe worth - based on my experience speaking to my devices and chrome.
I expect having a very limited command set improves things a bunch (it would need to for safety reasons).

The 'S' is very impressive, but seems to be too much of a 'driverless' car sort for me. I want a dash or hud and some buttons.
It's bad enough that current fly-by-wire systems give me mild fits. First world problems FTW or Luddites FTW 😉. Not in the market for a new car anyway but, its fun watching advancements in battery/electric powered vehicles.
 
sontakke said:
What? DVR as in cable TV/FIOS DVR??
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NutBucket said:
I understand it to mean DVR for a dashcam type setup.
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Yup, I was referring to dashcam: (edited that post to clarify)

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/cadillac-ct6s-surround-view-cameras-can-act-like-a-dashcam/

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/dash-cams-coming-to-a-dashboard-near-you/

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance-data-recorder

Although separately, to sontakke's question, I did see that the new Expedition is offering Sling service:

https://media.ford.com/content/ford...2/28/ford-advances-vehicle-entertainment.html

Ford is reinventing how drivers and passengers consume entertainment in their vehicles; available dual-headrest rear seat entertainment system in all-new 2018 Ford Expedition can stream live cable or satellite television via SlingPlayer™; all-new compact 2018 EcoSport makes it easy to stream music and gives occupants more places to store mobile devices
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Well Ajay, you would think Google/Apple would have used their Bangalore lab to QA their voice recognition software -)
 
sontakke said:
Can you get 0 to 60mph in 5.1 seconds with a "mere" 258-horsepower motor
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Yup, electric. The Chevy Bolt has a 200hp electric motor & does 0 to 60 in 6.3s, and I can tell you from my test-drive that it feels pretty dang quick!
 
Imported said:
I've seen my first two Model 3s today.. Damn it's an ugly car.

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I don't think it's ugly, but it isn't particularly unique. I don't care for the interior at all - everything, EVERYTHING, is controlled by the touchscreen. And no dash gauges? I'd miss that for sure. There's a point where too much computerization is a bad thing...for example my Ford can control the HVAC with voice and touch controls. I've used it exactly never because dials just work better.
 
SearchMaster said:
I don't think it's ugly, but it isn't particularly unique. I don't care for the interior at all - everything, EVERYTHING, is controlled by the touchscreen. And no dash gauges? I'd miss that for sure. There's a point where too much computerization is a bad thing...for example my Ford can control the HVAC with voice and touch controls. I've used it exactly never because dials just work better.
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Yes I will be unable to easily keep track of engine temp, oil pressure, and RPMs in my Model 3.
 
SearchMaster said:
I don't think it's ugly, but it isn't particularly unique. I don't care for the interior at all - everything, EVERYTHING, is controlled by the touchscreen. And no dash gauges? I'd miss that for sure. There's a point where too much computerization is a bad thing...for example my Ford can control the HVAC with voice and touch controls. I've used it exactly never because dials just work better.
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http://jalopnik.com/this-first-look-at-the-tesla-model-3s-dash-controls-is-1797857601

"Genius!" :tearsofjoy:
 
SearchMaster said:
LOL - but looking over for speed was an idea that really hasn't worked in the past (I guess maybe the Mini sold well but...)
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I'm not overly concerned as I'll surely have a chance to drive one before I have to order since the options I wan't won't be available until mid 18 anyway. I also presume the UI will go through some revision as more regular humans get their hand on them and provide feedback.
 
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