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Originally Posted by Mara View Post
Instead of D-pad I'd like to see a general purpose "Function keys" around the display, similar to what you see at ATM or gas pump. The keys can be freely programmable by the application. App can place a small icon next to the button to show the current function, and one function can be the "D-pad" in certain circumstances.
Exactly, Mara. I requested that very thing the last time this debate came up.

My main desire is to see the sort of support that would allow a gaming version to be created (my third platform variant wish), ie, the possibility of buttons on both sides of the touchscreen. Yes, I realize Nokia is reluctant to go there after flubbing the N-gage hardware, but I still think there's potential. Just put the proper hooks into the OS so that the company at least can respond quickly if it turns out the need develops.
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