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MAC · 12-14-2008, 12:17 PM

so with all these new innovations, Ipod Touch, Iphone, and that HP computer that has a touch screen...(among other things) when do you think touch screens will be a common feature in cars?...
such as having the center console for heating/cooling & audio systems etc. be touch screen...
iirc the GT-R was supposed to have a screen for it's speedometer/rpm's etc (correct me if i'm wrong) - not touch screen but it Is an interesting innovation.
would be rather interesting to see that sort've setup, + touch screen technology for various things in cars.

what's your opinion?...

discuss...

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2008, 02:11 PM

The Volt's center stack is kinda like that...no real buttons, just touch the controls and they'll light up.

Zabo · 12-14-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

The Volt's center stack is kinda like that...no real buttons, just touch the controls and they'll light up.

If this were true, then I'd say that this would be as close to full on touch screen as you can get.

I mean, have you ever had the screen on your iPod Touch fail?

Mine did.

The thing was a certifiable brick until I got it replaced. The same thing would happen to the entire console/dash if just the screen failed. Think of all the bad press that would get a company.

The safe bet is to keep isolated buttons, but make them touch sensitive like an older iPod clickwheel. As for the volt, as I said above, they may not even have this yet. From what pictures I've seen, it's just a giant mass of buttons.

Eighty-Six Z · 12-14-2008, 07:37 PM

We are just seeing the tip of hte iceberg regarding this technology. Once they have all of the bugs worked out and the cost comes down, we will eventually see it on everything. Give it 6 to 8 years.

Zabo · 12-14-2008, 07:40 PM

Well, uh, the whole concept of a touch screen device is that the screen is the primary input for the device. So I guess we could see something of a physical-to-digital mashup of an interface..

But no iPod touch screen for your A/C.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-14-2008, 07:47 PM

The Volt.

The center-stack 'buttons' are touch, like mentioned above(^). And I even think the Nav-screen is touch-based.

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FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2008, 07:52 PM

Actually, GM recently revised the center stack. Here's the latest design.

Zabo · 12-14-2008, 07:57 PM

HOLY..

I came.. I stand corrected sirs. Well, there's your touch screen, bub. Now we need those ball thingys like the audis in iRobot. Then everything would be sweet.

*now I KNOW the ball thingys already exist as body mods for audi TTs. But who wouldn't want to see GM's incarnation of this on a C7 or Gen6 Camaro?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-14-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Actually, GM recently revised the center stack. Here's the latest design.

Are you absolutely certain??

Those look like grade-B photoshops to me....look at the vents, and the caution button for instance....

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Originally Posted by Zabo

HOLY..

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Are you absolutely certain??

Those look like grade-B photoshops to me....look at the vents, and the caution button for instance....

Yup yup.

http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/produc...ons-and-vents/

Interview with Bob Boniface accompanied the new pictures.

ihc95 · 12-14-2008, 08:13 PM

To me theres no difference between the Vots original dash and the so called ''updated'' dash

FenwickHockey65 · 12-14-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ihc95

To me theres no difference between the Vots original dash and the so called ''updated'' dash

The dash is the same. It's the center stack that's different. The old design had a display screen that wasn't integrated too well, and people who sat inside the Volt actually tried to fold it into the dash or rip it out. The new design has it integrated into the center stack a bit better, plus the vents are changed. They also added small ridges along some of the "buttons."

Justin · 12-14-2008, 08:20 PM

I hope there's an option for a black center stack. The white just doesn't do it for me. :-/

Other than that, that's a freakin' SWEET interior.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 12-14-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Yup yup.

http://gm-volt.com/2008/11/17/produc...ons-and-vents/

Interview with Bob Boniface accompanied the new pictures.

No kidding...hm. Thanks!!!

12-14-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
MAC Iroc-Z <3'r Drives: '87 5.7L Iroc-Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 392	Ipod "Touch" Coming To A Car Near You! so with all these new innovations, Ipod Touch, Iphone, and that HP computer that has a touch screen...(among other things) when do you think touch screens will be a common feature in cars?... such as having the center console for heating/cooling & audio systems etc. be touch screen... iirc the GT-R was supposed to have a screen for it's speedometer/rpm's etc (correct me if i'm wrong) - not touch screen but it Is an interesting innovation. would be rather interesting to see that sort've setup, + touch screen technology for various things in cars. what's your opinion?... discuss... __________________ "Camaro Z/28 is back. Gentlemen, Don't even bother to start your engines."

12-14-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	The Volt's center stack is kinda like that...no real buttons, just touch the controls and they'll light up. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

12-14-2008, 07:47 PM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	The Volt. The center-stack 'buttons' are touch, like mentioned above(^). And I even think the Nav-screen is touch-based. Here: __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

12-14-2008, 07:52 PM	#7
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Actually, GM recently revised the center stack. Here's the latest design. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

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Eighty-Six Z 2G1FK1EJ0A9109635 Drives: '10 CGM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 281	We are just seeing the tip of hte iceberg regarding this technology. Once they have all of the bugs worked out and the cost comes down, we will eventually see it on everything. Give it 6 to 8 years.

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Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	Well, uh, the whole concept of a touch screen device is that the screen is the primary input for the device. So I guess we could see something of a physical-to-digital mashup of an interface.. But no iPod touch screen for your A/C.

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Zabo Gunning for Sixth Drives: '03 ZR2 Blazer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodhaven, Michigan Posts: 9,358 View My Garage	HOLY.. I came.. I stand corrected sirs. Well, there's your touch screen, bub. Now we need those ball thingys like the audis in iRobot. Then everything would be sweet. *now I KNOW the ball thingys already exist as body mods for audi TTs. But who wouldn't want to see GM's incarnation of this on a C7 or Gen6 Camaro?

12-14-2008, 08:13 PM	#11
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12-14-2008, 08:20 PM	#13
Justin Camaro5's Cell Phone Geek Drives: '02 V6 Camaro. 5 speed manual. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 407	I hope there's an option for a black center stack. The white just doesn't do it for me. :-/ Other than that, that's a freakin' SWEET interior.