I'm not trying to be a mood kill or anything, but I'm struggling to see what's so amazing about this new interface technology (other than perhaps the technical feat itself).

It seems that these days, a device is largely measured by the novelty of its interface. In my experience, the novelty wears off... quickly...

For example: My g/f has an ipod touch. Using 'pinch' to zoom is novel, but the fact that you *have* to use it to comfortably surf the web makes it a very annoying way to surf. The accelerometer is convenient but can be easily mitigated via a hardware button, or on-screen controls.

I have yet to find a killer feature that either one offers that cannot be easily accomplished with the N810 hardware. Oh, and I don't consider balancing games, a killer feature .

Perhaps I'm simply missing some amazingly useful applications that multi-touch, accelerometers, or windows mapped onto cubes offers to the improved interaction of an application that cannot be easily serviced with a slightly re-arranged UI or a well placed hardware button.

I'd love to hear your input!

YARR!
}:^)~

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