http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/ Engadget Comments for Mercedes-Benz intros SPLITVIEW COMMAND system http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/]]>Dec 10th 2008 8:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Otherwise, the most spectacular car accidents in human history will be the result.


(for those of you who don't know, Distronic Plus is an adaptive cruise control which allows the car to bring itself to a complete stop if the next driver does}]]>Dec 10th 2008 8:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 2:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 3:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
A bit of both? ]]>Apr 16th 2009 5:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 9:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 1:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 10:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 12th 2008 11:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
DVD should be an arrestable offense in the front.

I propose the front dash be canted and turned toward the face of the driver with nobs all within arms radius. No center stack facing the passenger or the center. The Passenger is just that.....a passenger.

All electronic or luminescent gauges be banned. They burn out and are expensive to replace.

All gauges will have large 5 inch diameter faces in WHITE with bright RED indicator needles and black lettering/numbers. (think Auto-Meter here)

All gauges and devices are removable and replaceable from the FRONT
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I disagree with the driver-facing dash for multiple reasons.

1. The driver should be focusing on the road. Giving only the driver control of things like radio would possibly cause the driver to take his/her eyes off the road instead of saying, "Can you change the station for me?"

2. Plenty of vehicles these days have dual climate controls. Orienting the dash towards the driver would impair the passengers ability to adjust their climate controls.

3. Style. While this is a matter of opinion, I believe that driver-facing dashes are extremely ugly. I was test driving a Pontiac Grand Am 2 years ago, and all I can remember about the car was the ugly driver-facing dash. It threw off the continuity and symmetry of the entire interior. ]]>Dec 10th 2008 8:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
They need to focus on making cars get better mileage. You shouldnt be SO comfortable while driving. Its no wonder we have so many accidents.]]>Dec 10th 2008 9:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 9:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 1:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
@ Bodomite: Mercedes-Benz's target demographic aren't a bunch of kids, so they're not about to change their design logic to accommodate such a small demographic. I live in Bethesda, and understand what you're talking about, but stupid kids will be stupid no matter what they're driving. Anyone who has the same sense of "responsibility" as that kid who died driving an SL(don't know where the K came from)500 shouldn't be driving, period; whether he's driving a high-performance vehicle or a Nissan Sentra is irrelevant. I sure as hell don't want my car lacking of technology because of the stupid few.
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Theres no such thing as an SLK-500. Do some research to find out what your lying about.]]>Dec 11th 2008 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
The Grandeur (Azera) to be exact.

http://www.desinformado.com/index.php/2008/02/20/hyundai-motor-applies-in-car-dual-display-monitor-to-grandeur/]]>Dec 11th 2008 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 1:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 3:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AuC5-vlqb0]]>Dec 11th 2008 4:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
but really good try.]]>Dec 10th 2008 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 9:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 10:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
@CT A: They're sorta affiliated, but it's in the opposite direction than what Bundy was implying. Chrysler would borrow from the Mercedes parts bin (i.e. the SLK engine in the Crossfire, hardtop convertible technology, etc), but Mercedes was never influenced by anything seen in a Chrysler.]]>Dec 11th 2008 8:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/
Its a car, a potential lethal vehicle that requires skill and attention to drive safely. A car is not a mobile phone booth, a makeup room, a reading room, a meeting room or any of the other variations that seem to be used for.

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It would be inherently more difficult for the driver to "sneak a peak" in this set-up, so I don't understand your concern.]]>Dec 11th 2008 1:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 8:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 9:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 11th 2008 5:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/10/mercedes-benz-intros-splitview-command-system/Dec 10th 2008 9:05PM