Allen K

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I used it briefly at a Porsche event, and it's pretty straightforward once you get used to it. Definitely will require a few more presses than dedicated buttons though

pman6

I was using my Smart TV the other day, and I had to scroll through the whole on-screen keyboard just to type a word.
It took me like 30 seconds to type 4 letters.

i hate remote controls.

bitkahuna

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lol well your tv doesn't have a keyboard i presume, although many tvs now support a wireless keyboard.

pbm317

I really like the system in the new Range Rover Velar as well, setup is similar to the A8, but there's an additional jog dial on the Velar lower screen that changes based on menu that you're in.

Propulsion

I’m not a fan of the touchscreens either. Especially when they’re paired with key functions like climate control.
I had a valet driver pull up during the hot summer with ALL of the windows rolled down because he couldn’t find the AC fan controls on the touch screen. It’s annoyingl

chromedome

Hey, I really liked the old Panamera interior because it looked like a mad aircraft cockpit. The new one looks fine too because it retains commonly used buttons. An all-touchscreen layout is fine if it uses large buttons consistently in the same places, combined with haptic feedback to build muscle memory.

I think Lexus made a stupid decision to use touchpads and mice because these require the driver to look at the screen each time. I find the touchscreen interface on older RX and ES models a lot easier to use than the current stuff..

Aron9000

I bet that the old Porsche setup, with its millions of buttons is easier to use once you figure it out. There is no tactile feedback(ie you can't feel the button with your finger) with those smooth buttons like in the new Panamera, Audi A8 or Cadillac's CUE. I mean I know why Porsche did it, the old setup did look a bit cluttered, the new setup does look nicer.

The old late 00's to current Porsche setup kind of reminded me of the 1980's, when more buttons=more luxury.

peteharvey

Too many buttons, and it becomes difficult to use.




While too few mechanical controls, and touchscreen only like the Tesla Model 3, and it also becomes very difficult to use.




I think a balanced combination of both buttons and touchscreens is best.

Frog98

I hardly ever push any of those buttons on the Porsche. Only the "sport" button or the heated or cooled seat buttons. The Porsche touchscreen is easy to use. I find it quite simple. The LX and GX also have quite a few controls that aren't being used in daily driving.

evident

The **** control on the Mazda 6 I drove was the best. so freaking simple to use.

situman

Are the screens water proof or water resistant? How do you control anything if the screen freezes or glitches? How much does it cost to replace the damn things in 4 or 5 years or if it gets cracked?

coolsaber

All questions the poor soul aka second owner stuck in the middle of a blistering summer day with seat heaters dialed to 11, and a BSOD on the virtual cockpit and central displays...

Its an A8....aka many limited uses...limo duty on one end or leased luxury supercruiser......
What happens after those are not an issue...