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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 07:40 PM
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New Touchpad and No Knob

Not sure if this was already posted but seems like later this year or next year, they're going to axe the command knob and have a new touchpad.

http://paultan.org/2016/03/10/merced...rs-in-e-class/
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 10:53 AM
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Good catch.

I hate the command interface in the C300, as I rest my right hand on the thingy above the rotary dial and my palm accidentally swipes left and right affecting the audio. Hope that makes sense!
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Old Apr 6, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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If you click on the pictures, they will get bigger with more detail. The thing looks a bit strange.
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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Rad
Good catch.

I hate the command interface in the C300, as I rest my right hand on the thingy above the rotary dial and my palm accidentally swipes left and right affecting the audio. Hope that makes sense!
I thought I was the only one that did that

Very poorly thought out IMO, in my E-Class I can rest my palm above the rotary dial and not worry about swiping, pressing, or changing a damn thing.

I couldn't stand it in the new C-300 when I get one as a loaner car, very annoying. I know, first world problem and all that
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