Re:Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital func...
by somenameforme on Sunday March 09, 2025 @05:55AM
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What he's arguing for is more complexity for sake of 'intuitiveness.' A zillion buttons for every possible action is far more intuitive than knowing you need to interact with this knob or that in this way or that, but it's certainly not less complex. It's akin to when Microsoft decided to adopt the ribbon styling for various software they develop where now the UI is cluttered with a zillion scarcely decipherable icons piled into layers upon layers of tabs.
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Re:Volkswagen reintroducing physical controls for vital func...
by Kwpolska on Sunday March 09, 2025 @07:40AM
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A zillion buttons aren’t really necessary in cars. Niche functions you use once in a blue moon can stay on screens. But the basic functions of a car, like turning signals, lights, or gear shifting, require tactile, obvious, well-known interfaces. I was taught to drive on a Toyota, and my dad’s car at that time was a Ford. I did not need to re-learn how to control the basic functions of the car; even though there were some differences as to where some things are located, the controls are immediately obvious. If I get a rental Kia or Volkswagen or Nissan, I’ll be able to immediately drive it even if I’ve never driven one. But if I get a rental stalkless stickless Tesla, I’d be completely lost and need extra training.