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I guess we just disagree. A sat nav that doesn't show you your destination is bad. A UI that exclusively locks down actions to single actions at a time is bad, and obscures driver information as the same time is bad. Any interface touch points that is almost microscopic in size is bad. If you disagree that these are bad, can you explain how they are in any way 'good' ? Why is there a tiny 3x15 mm bar that you have to swipe to dismiss the directions box, and why not put it RIGHT NEXT to the cancel button?. Good idea! See pic.
Also, see the radio ? Now on Smooth: Mic <--- ROFL I get literally 3 letters of my radio show name on a 15" LCD screen. Absolute Joke.
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Most of the internet praises the UI. Doesn’t mean it’s perfect. But yeah, opinions:
most UIs do this, including windows.
For me personally i don’t seem to have any issues with the UI. Either two reasons: 1. I’m not savvy or, 2. Complaining for complaining sake.
Again, I have no issues and I’m not claiming the UI is perfect.
It’s easy to use, easy to navigate. Again, an opinion of a negative doesn’t mean the interface is bad.
Ok, some things could be improved, which is now the nth time I mention this.
ROFL, kind of negates your point if you need that kind of pejorative intensity place.
You seem to be comparing the tesla interface to Windows (?!) This is a car not a general purpose computer. operating system. If windows is your point of reference then yes, the tesla interface is amazing.
no. It should not scroll. this is distracting. There is no need for it to scroll. There is plenty of space to fit in the title. Its same with podcasts - never enough room to fit in the episode name, i already know what podcast it is. Or a track name preceded by the album name.
There's a huge 1/3rd of a screen not even needed that could be used. All the pops up could appear there instead of on the map, or heating controls, so that they can be adjusted while passenger sat navs.
Right now, if you go into heating, and change your AC/temp. You have to WAIT until the pop up goes away before you can change you seat heating temperature. Also no feedback that you can now access the seat heater. This is insane UI design and car interface design. Try it for your self.
You want the display to be multi-line for what is playing so there is no scrolling, CarPlay does this?
Are you swiping to change your temp? Pressing either arrow in my car brings up the full HVAC panel where I can mess with the seat heaters at the same time. My biggest annoyance there, is that the SYNC option doesn't show on that interface you have to swipe the temp for the mini display to show where you can disable/enable temp sync.
Yeah why not. Auto manafuactures have been doing this for decades. No scrolling/movement. All information available any time i look. In my picture there is even room to put it where is is plenty space. Also why are the play next pause buttons so small? Why? Just make the big enough not to miss or misclick. The should put controls the need touching at the side so you can rest you fingers on the screen frame to support the hand while choices are made.
Yes the panel comes up, and adjust the temp. The mini temp pop up covers the seat heating control. I dont even know why they need a mini temp pop up or why it exists at all. I will check it again tonight to refresh my memory.
You seem to want the UI to multi-task. As you noted this isn’t a general purpose computer interface.
I guess it depends on your reference point. As I said earlier, opinions.
I like the Tesla UI. Taking a reddit complaint without pictures as factual should set of all sorts of alarms with your 'common sense' meter. It could be true or not, but definitely not something to base a decision on, just something to look into.
Here is what is looks like to me if I type "Tampa Int" into Tesla navigation and tap More Destination (otherwise it directs me to the main terminal):
I did learn something:
The passenger CANNOT adjust the temp at the same time you are entering the destination. The digital keyboard popups from the bottom, covering the temp controls, well all the controls along the bottom.
No, it's true. I experience this issue very often. I just searched quickly and found that thread with the same issue to illustrate the problem, seems I'm not alone. I can't find many pictures here, but here is a picture of 'Supercharger Warwic...' Now is that Warwick Supercharger Southbound or Northbound ? No way to tell except to bring down the route overview, which also then gives a birdseye map view. So i can't have my destination displayed AND the 'local' route directions at the same time. This happens with things like Hotels 'Travelodge London...' Um theres about 50 London travelodges which one ? Or just long place names in general . I also highlighted the ridiculous touch line you have to swipe to dismiss the route overview.
I checked it. I didn't know you could hit the (TINY!) arrows beside the heat to bring up a quick menu. Why are the things so small? I measured it to be max 10x10mm touch area. i think it's less. There's plenty space each side that could be made touchable. I always have hit the temp to bring up the temp settings. The pic shows the obstruction of the heated seats button.
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Ah, I see the issue. Once you tap the destination, you have to remember where you are going. It should be more easy just to look and verify, especially after driving for several hours. Tesla could do better here.
@Elonmusk and send him a screen shot with a WTF please fix.
If you swipe along the temperature itself the mini HVAC control comes up. You don't have to actually hit the arrows.
Just got the release notes for 44.25.2 [Holiday update]. My 2018 Model X does not get Apple Watch. 2025 is looking very likely I will be replacing the X for a 3. Very disappointed to see as Car key function was mention by Elon in 2018 for ALL Tesla's.
Modern purchase 60-90 days ago in our household. SUV with a umm a spare.
"About one-third of new vehicles are not equipped with a full-size spare tire. Instead, many are equipped with a space-saver (donut) spare or tire sealant and inflation kit. Getting a flat tire is a major hassle and can be costly."
Do I Even Need a Spare Tire? | Les Schwab
Many newer-model cars do not include a spare tire. Here’s what to know about spare tires, if you really even need one, and what other options are available.
www.lesschwab.com
I call a spare anything that can get you down the road however in the above link they mention a "space-saver." If a Tesla doesn't even have a space-saver that is even more reason to say HELL to the no. lol.
Oh and you stated "it's very rare for any new car .... to come with a spare tire." The article above says "one-third of new vehicles are not equipped with a full-size spare tire." But they have a space-saver. To me your generalization of "very rare" is not accurate.
To each their own. I feel sad for people who don't learn how to change a tire. Not even hating just saying it's sad to me. Oh well. I will carry on.
People are CLUELESS. They buy a Tesla and show up at "car meets" and claim they are "car people." I laugh when I see this. As I commented on another thread... many Tesla drivers don't even know how to change a tire! lol.
The Santa Fe software is amazing so far. We did test drive a Tesla just to try it but my wife did not like it. I'm glad because the Santa Fe is super nice. I am not a new car type of person myself.
Yah. Many ice drivers don’t know how to change a tire either.
But none the less who cares if anybody claims they are car people and can’t change a tire.
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