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Old 09-10-22, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes.....GM integrates virtually all of the screens they sell in American-market vehicle into the dash ....although I notice (below) that the latest second-generation Buick Encore (which is China-only, and not coming to the U.S.) got some cost-cutting inside and uses the cheaper Etch-a-Sketch design you mention.

Yeah, that looks like an aftermarket add on.
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Old 09-10-22, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes.....GM integrates virtually all of the screens they sell in American-market vehicle into the dash ....although I notice (below) that the latest second-generation Buick Encore (which is China-only, and not coming to the U.S.) got some cost-cutting inside and uses the cheaper Etch-a-Sketch design you mention.

that already looks 10-15 years old lol
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Old 09-10-22, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by sivikvtec
that already looks 10-15 years old lol

Actually, 10 or 15 years ago, as I recall, most dashes didn't have that tacked-on-screen look. That is a relatively recent thing with cost-cutting.
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Old 09-11-22, 05:31 AM
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If you don't like vertical, then buy a Fisker Ocean and rotate it horizontal.



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Old 09-11-22, 08:35 AM
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If you don't like vertical, then buy a Fisker Ocean and rotate it horizontal. ​​​​
yeah but when will they actually ship one of those?

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Old 09-11-22, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes.....GM integrates virtually all of the screens they sell in American-market vehicle into the dash ....although I notice (below) that the latest second-generation Buick Encore (which is China-only, and not coming to the U.S.) got some cost-cutting inside and uses the cheaper Etch-a-Sketch design you mention.

I'm sorry but that looks so cheeeesy. lol
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Old 09-11-22, 09:50 AM
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I'm sorry but that looks so cheeeesy. lol
you're not sorry, and yes it does.
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as the screens get bigger the vertical screens are easier to reach to use and doesnt overpower the space you need to put other controls
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Old 09-12-22, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
agree that looks better because it doesn't stick up over the top of the dash. overall that still looks like one hot mess.
The RAM has won a lot of interior design awards
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
you're not sorry, and yes it does.
lololol



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Friend of mine has a top level Ram, and I think the interior in his truck is very nice and the large screen works well with the overall design aesthetic. I also think it’s hard to judge or critique vehicle interiors based on photos. Pictures really don’t convey any real sense of space, materials or overall feel. Sure they will give you some idea but the only way to really determine if an interior works or not is from the inside.
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I'm fine with horizontal or vertical.
As long as it looks good and is functional.
Polestars verticals look nice IMO. My front right door neigbbor just bought one.
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Fords horizontal 12" screen. AC control buttons are smaller and less convenient location than the Rams which uses larger buttons for commonly used controls like the A/C. Just looks like it takes up more space




Chevys 13.4" - even tinier and crammed buttons, elongated proportions on the screen. Would think putting the navigation map closer to the driver would be better. Maybe its a setting.

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I still miss floor dimmer switches…..
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Old 09-12-22, 10:08 PM
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Honestly the domestic trucks are some of the most useable interfaces out there.
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