Screen/Infotainment

[DannyJ7]

Thought it would be a good idea to start a thread on just the screens/infotainment system since they play such a major part of the S650.

First thought: HOW TO KEEP IT CLEAN!

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[dfwford]

Thought it would be a good idea to start a thread on just the screens/infotainment system since they play such a major part of the S650.

First thought: HOW TO KEEP IT CLEAN!

My candid & controversial opinion of the screens aside, I'm interested in recommendations for anti-glare screen protectors.

I came across a couple on Amazon, but I don't know if they would be a good fit for the S650 screens.

 

[DannyJ7]

My candid & controversial opinion of the screens aside, I'm interested in recommendations for anti-glare screen protectors.

I came across a couple on Amazon, but I don't know if thry would be a good fit for the S650 screens.

Right there with you on that! Hoping the aftermarket hurries up with a solution on this.

 

[DannyJ7]

For the short term, I'm thinking:
This thing on Amazon

 

[steveo1960]

My concern is, what happens when / if it fails? Does the car simply not run or do the various computers in the car resort to the last configuration or some default limp home state?

 

[dfwford]

My concern is, what happens when / if it fails? Does the car simply not run or do the various computers in the car resort to the last configuration or some default limp home state?

That's what we've been discussing in the threads about the Extended Warranty.

That's why the PremiumCare package would probably be a good investment.

 

[DannyJ7]

My concern is, what happens when / if it fails? Does the car simply not run or do the various computers in the car resort to the last configuration or some default limp home state?

Why I went with the extended warranty.

 

[steveo1960]

Thanks guys!

 

[Back2Gas]

My concern is, what happens when / if it fails? Does the car simply not run or do the various computers in the car resort to the last configuration or some default limp home state?

The drive system and infotainment system are two separate entities. You can still drive the car if the screens stop working.

For my Tesla, whenever the screen crashes/freezes, I can still drive the car normally. I just can't see my speed or any other useful information since it's all on the screen.

 

[Zig]

Other than Voice commands gonna be tough to keep clean. Microfiber (although I can’t stand how they feel) in the glovebox/center console?

 

[Zig]

My candid & controversial opinion of the screens aside, I'm interested in recommendations for anti-glare screen protectors.

I came across a couple on Amazon, but I don't know if they would be a good fit for the S650 screens.

Some of those tablet privacy screen protectors could be interesting but really not sure how much they would help with glare and what not.

 

[Nv6974]

theocdplug.com has a kit for the new screens both premium and base!!
They are supposed to be ready to ship!

 

[dfwford]

The drive system and infotainment system are two separate entities. You can still drive the car if the screens stop working.

For my Tesla, whenever the screen crashes/freezes, I can still drive the car normally. I just can't see my speed or any other useful information since it's all on the screen.

So taking just that one example you have...

How do you know what speed you're driving (to ensure you're not exceeding the speed limit or impeding traffic) if you can't see the gauges?

And what happens if the police stops you and discovers you can't see them? I imagine they would give you a ticket for driving a technically unsafe and non-compliant vehicle that can't pass inspection.

Furthermore, a temporary glitch that goes away after a restart is one thing. But what happens if you accidentally spill food/drinks on it, crack the screen, the LED screen gives out (as it does on our phones), etc.

And we're even going to get into the HVAC controls or radio.

Me personally, I feel more comfortable with an extra level of protection knowing that stuff can be repaired quickly and at (almost) no cost with an ESP.

 

[friscoaggie]

So taking just that one example you have...

How do you know what speed you're driving (to ensure you're not exceeding the speed limit or impeding traffic) if you can't see the gauges?

And what happens if the police stops you and discovers you can't see them? I imagone they would give you a ticket for driving a technically unsafe and non-compliant vehicle that can't pass inspection.

Furthermore, a temporary glitch that goes away after a restart is one thing. But what happens if you accidentally spill food/drinks on it, crack the screen, the LED screen gives out (as it does on our phones), etc.

And we're even going to get into the HVAC controls or radio.

Me personally, I feel more comfortable with an extra level of protection knowing that stuff can be repaired quickly and at (almost) no cost with an ESP.

Guess you pull up Waze on your phone and use GPS speed reading.

 

[REV745DH24]

I thought I saw that video of guy peeling the plastic off the screen somewhere on the internet, what if you asked the dealer to leave them on? I'll see if I can find the video of that!

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