Actually using in the glove box isn't that bad. I have mine in the glove box slightly angled at the drivers seat. I just leave the glove box open when I'm the only person in the car. When I have a passenger it is shut with and IR repeater mounted in the glove box aimed at where the EMPEG would be when shut. This way I can still control the unit with it shut. I'm sure most people here use the EMPEG enough to memorize all the key presses to get to certain playlists they want. I know I have and can easly navigate the menus without looking.