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Today's Random Thought
Why does every (multi-functional) screen in cars have to be square/rectangle? A lot of times the screens look like an afterthought. It would be nice to have the screen shaped to compliment the lines of the dash/interior, instead of forcing a box into an otherwise clean flowing dash design. This can totally be done. I wonder why it hasn't.
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A friend of mine worked on a CLA250 and we talked about the same thing, kinda. People mentioned it in Auto News too... manufacturers are starting to put the screen on the very top. At least it's not pop-out/pop-up style, which reminds me too much of aftermarket double-DIN units.
This style is starting to grow on me. Still not crazy about it, but at least it doesn't make the HVAC controls all cluttered and cramped up. The display ends up being closer to the driver's line of sight as well.
This style is starting to grow on me. Still not crazy about it, but at least it doesn't make the HVAC controls all cluttered and cramped up. The display ends up being closer to the driver's line of sight as well.
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It's a whole lot easier to write code for a rectangle than an oval.
#6
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
I test drove a CLA recently, and the "wart" (as I call it) would be more useful if it were a pop up unit like my Volvo. When I need it I raise it up. I think the new A3 will have this feature.
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A friend of mine worked on a CLA250 and we talked about the same thing, kinda. People mentioned it in Auto News too... manufacturers are starting to put the screen on the very top. At least it's not pop-out/pop-up style, which reminds me too much of aftermarket double-DIN units.
I'm not following this argument. GUI developers place features where they can, given the medium.
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This is the worst offender.
#10
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Anything is possible, but it is a matter of ease and access to the right software. Maybe I don't understand what shape you have in mind, but what electronic can you think of has an LCD screen that isn't mostly rectangular?
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This?
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Seriously though... it's pretty obvious why it is the way it is. Dollars and cents my friend... dollars and cents...
Last edited by juniorbean; 01-13-2014 at 02:44 PM.
#16
I love that display in the S-Class. It's like a modern day 4G Prelude, except way better. Can't wait until that becomes more common.
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I like the wide-screen, and from some angles it looked okay. However, from angle I posted, I don't like the integration into the instrument cluster. It makes the cluster look awkward.
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Because a round nav screen would look so much more modern and appealing.
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That wasn't really a response to you. Can you humor us with what shape you have in mind?
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