Some random observations: the center console is overwrought, full of bulging shapes and bizarre cross-shaped buttons, and
the circular dials for fan speed and temperature never feel precise.
Clicking the second button opens the contacts screen,
a circular dialer for your twelve favorite people from which you can call them, message them, or use some of the Apple Watch's more unusual communications methods like Digital Touch.
Not exact matches
Other Mini elements that get me to smile include the chromed - over toggle switches, steering - column - mounted
dials (that move up and down when you adjust the steering wheel
for height), and the
circular air con knobs.
We get a good look at the Bentayga's main instruments — a pair of
circular dials with a central screen, which is shown displaying both night vision and Sat Nav — a view of a heads - up display and a look at the beautifully finished centre console with cupholders, gear stick and a rotary
dial that has a touch sensitive top
for stop - start, and rotary function
for Bentley's take on Land Rover's Terrain Response.
The only thing of interest is the neat «squarical» (Maruti's term
for the squarish -
circular dials) shaped
dials with backlighting that can change colours.
For the 2012 model year, diesel models in Europe came with the new eight - speed auto gearbox with steering wheel paddle controls and a
circular dial selector that raises upon startup.
The Mini Convertible has similar interior to rest of the range with
circular dials and toggle switches
for most other functions.
Huawei also has a thing
for circles, with
circular animations and icons appearing everywhere from the battery indicator, to the
dialing screen, to the flashlight app.
The Korean giant has filed a trio of US design patents
for smartwatches that are more rounded than the current Galaxy Gear and Gear Live devices, some even with
circular dials.
As
for the volume
dial, it's illuminated with a
circular backlit LED
for level, and follows your mobile device or PC during wireless connection on a 40 - point increment system.
The
circular dial comes fitted with gorilla glass making it a versatile wear
for all occasions.
Pebble's first
circular dial smartwatch, the Pebble Time Round, is now available
for $ 249.99.