BMW 7-series interface : Simon Perry: Schemes, dreams & trivia

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BMW 7-series interface

19th February 2002 by Simon

The designers of the new BMW 7-series started with a blank piece of paper when they were designing its controls. Peripheral function are selected using the iDrive - a circular joystick-type device which uses force-feedback to assist the driver in their selection. An interesting new direction in car design.

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