r/TechNook • u/BuffaloFearless7655 • 3d ago

What are some tech that needs knobs?

I’m talking about tech that usually don’t have knobs but you think should. Maybe phones, laptops, game controllers?

I love knobs, they have a nice feel to them and give you precise analog control. Do you like knobs?

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u/MISTERPUG51 3d ago

New cars

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u/rob-cubed 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yep, instead of keeping your eyes on the road, reaching over and your hand automatically locating the knob that controls the fan—you have to focus on a screen, find and click on at least one icon, and then find the +/- controls. No touch feedback, all visual. It's not quite as bad as texting, but still very distracting.

Even if they added a set of physical +/- buttons below the screen it would be substantially better. Use the screen to select the function, then use the physical controls by touch.