[kQq9oHeAz6wLLS]

> not very practical compared to alternatives

Compared to alternatives today but in 1998 there wasn't much experience in this space. So it was very much worth experimenting at the time.

[dfxm12]

No, compared to the alternatives back then as well, like a cd, a tape, the radio, etc. These things have simple controls that you don't need to take your eyes off the road to operate, if you needed to.