Remote Touch Navigation is terrible and backwards technology IMO
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Yep, its definitely about screen placement. By using a controller, they can move the screen up and away, which is in your line of sight with the road.
The only reason why the GX and LX continue to have a touch screen is because there is no room for the controller until they figure out where to move the off road/4 wheel lock buttons. Im pretty sure a column mounted shifter is in the works for lexus, its the only way to make room for RT, cup holders, and various buttons
The only reason why the GX and LX continue to have a touch screen is because there is no room for the controller until they figure out where to move the off road/4 wheel lock buttons. Im pretty sure a column mounted shifter is in the works for lexus, its the only way to make room for RT, cup holders, and various buttons
#152
I suspect it's about screen location. Remote Touch is likely more expensive than a touchscreen. Since the GX nav screen is within reach, they left it a touchscreen. Without a full dash redesign, RT wouldn't really buy them anything. However, on the RX, IS, GS, and LS, etc., the RT has allowed them to place the screen further away, really opening up the options on dash design, and allowing the screen to be placed closer to the forward line of vision.
#153
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#FIRSTWORLDPROBLEMS
Anyways, in my humble opinion, there are various pros and cons between remote controllers and touch screens.
However, I personally believe that there is NO WRONG APPROACH either way.
And as for, as long as I have A SCREEN, then that's all I need
Anyways, in my humble opinion, there are various pros and cons between remote controllers and touch screens.
However, I personally believe that there is NO WRONG APPROACH either way.
And as for, as long as I have A SCREEN, then that's all I need
#155
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Apple announces CarPlay: in-vehicle voice and touch access to notifications, maps and music
BY MAT SMITH @THATMATSMITH MARCH 3RD, 2014 AT 2:14AM ET
Apple has officially announced CarPlay, its new in-car interface that'll be compatible with new Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo cars unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Designed "from the ground up" to bridge the gap between your iPhone and your auto, it will offer touch and Siri-based voice navigation of your smartphone services, including contacts, voicemail, notifications, map directions and music cueing -- it will even support third-party apps like Spotify and iHeartRadio from launch. Voice controls will be activated by a button on the steering wheel, while the in-car touchscreen is populated with those familiar iOS 7 icons for easy access. The service will launch as an iOS update for Lightning-enabled iPhones (that's iPhone 5 and up), with CarPlay-compatible vehicles launching later this year. And if any of the above aren't your preferred automaker, Apple says that you can expect compatible cars from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and several more in the near future.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/03/a...ers-access-to/
BY MAT SMITH @THATMATSMITH MARCH 3RD, 2014 AT 2:14AM ET
Apple has officially announced CarPlay, its new in-car interface that'll be compatible with new Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo cars unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show this week. Designed "from the ground up" to bridge the gap between your iPhone and your auto, it will offer touch and Siri-based voice navigation of your smartphone services, including contacts, voicemail, notifications, map directions and music cueing -- it will even support third-party apps like Spotify and iHeartRadio from launch. Voice controls will be activated by a button on the steering wheel, while the in-car touchscreen is populated with those familiar iOS 7 icons for easy access. The service will launch as an iOS update for Lightning-enabled iPhones (that's iPhone 5 and up), with CarPlay-compatible vehicles launching later this year. And if any of the above aren't your preferred automaker, Apple says that you can expect compatible cars from BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Toyota and several more in the near future.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/03/03/a...ers-access-to/
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How Google and Apple Plan to Invade Your Next Car
http://time.com/2941556/apple-carplay-android-auto/
Android Auto: First Look (Hyundai, Honda, Chevy, Audi)
http://time.com/2941556/apple-carplay-android-auto/
Android Auto: First Look (Hyundai, Honda, Chevy, Audi)
#160
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glad to see that Lexus has introduced this new Touchpad! this seems like a nice compromise!
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad
i wonder how long it will take to appear in ALL models?
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad
i wonder how long it will take to appear in ALL models?
#161
glad to see that Lexus has introduced this new Touchpad! this seems like a nice compromise!
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad - YouTube
i wonder how long it will take to appear in ALL models?
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad
2015 Lexus NX RTI Touchpad - YouTube
i wonder how long it will take to appear in ALL models?
#162
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Having some experience with the new gen Genesis by Hyundai. I have to say the combinatiion of touch screen and the mouse is the way to go IMO. I wish Lexus would consider it.
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but seriously - isn't that what they do? introduce a new tech to one vehicle than slowly roll it out to all over the next few years? that's what they did with the OG Remote Touch.
my target for a new car buy is around 2018. maybe an ES, GS, RX, or NX. and i despise the OG Remote Touch so i hope it's gone by then.
Last edited by Gekko; 01-11-15 at 03:09 PM.
#165
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After using the Genesis system, I think this is the best set up IMO.