Electronics lack Usability
[Archived in Dvd Vhs Players, Entry]
ryansaghir on 2004/01/30:
„The problem is, these insanely complex devices only have these features because that is what was requested by the consumer. We expect our DVD players to have the latest in controls, options and doodads - that's why we like them over VHS! If each of these devices strictly followed the School of Jakob , then the features would be bare boned, boring and probably ugly to boot. (Sorry to those who blindly follow Mr.“
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„Most of us have remote controls lying around that are insanely complex to use - and once we've learned the necessary four or five buttons, that's all we ever use. Remote controls, despite being the main interface between people and their gadgets, have always been designed without much thought into usability. When TiVo first came along, they wanted to change that, and went through quite the usability process in designing their well-known peanut-shaped remote .“http://www.stargeek.com/item/85352.html - Cached
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„"In e-commerce, usability is important, but it isn't always enough to convert users to buyers. Why? Because even if a user can easily buy something on your Web site, it doesn't mean that they will buy.“http://www.eleganthack.com/archives/ 2001_03.html - Cached
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