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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by peoplefromibiza on Sunday November 28, 2021 @03:20PM (#29372571)
that's the point.

the preferences of people with little or no experience shouldn't drive safety considerations.

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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by desmosxxx on Sunday November 28, 2021 @03:40PM (#29372769)
why? that still makes no sense.
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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by peoplefromibiza on Sunday November 28, 2021 @03:44PM (#29372799)
putting touch screens in cars to appeal younger generations is a legit market proposition, but forcing them on people who are familiar with other types of car controls and have been driving for decades should be considered putting them at risk.

younger people prefer touch screens?

make them optional and let the customers chose if they want them or not.

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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by A4ET8a8uTh0 on Sunday November 28, 2021 @04:35PM (#29373269)
Ah, but how can you sell ad-space that way?
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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by dymk on Sunday November 28, 2021 @05:16PM (#29373630)
You think 16 year olds are buying a car for the touchscreen?
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Re:BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to ch... by peoplefromibiza on Sunday November 28, 2021 @05:19PM (#29373677)
original post showed that they prefer them, not me.
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