Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars, test finds

Re:Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars, tes... by ChrisMarshallNY on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @11:08AM (#32497406)

> The dial would move the focus around the screen

That sounds dangerous. It's basically the interface that AppleTV uses.

I find it extremely confusing, as I frequently select the wrong item (and I have been using AppleTVs for years).

Also, it's no fun to program.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars, tes... by falcolas on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @11:43AM (#32497846)

AppleTV remotes have a problem where they're too sensitive. You almost can't click without entering a "move left/right" touch command. In many ways, Apple has found a way to get the worst of both worlds by trying to incorporate both worlds into one touchpad (yes, even in the newest remotes).

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Physical buttons outperform touchscreens in new cars, tes... by ChrisMarshallNY on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @11:48AM (#32497921)

I agree. The newest remote is a big improvement, but I find the touchpad to be all but worthless (I assume it is useful for games, which I never play on the TV).

I wish there was a way to disable the directional part of the touchpad.

[ Parent | on HN ]