Ever since the HTC Flyer has been announced I was captivated by the pen input. In a predictable move, seems that HTC is giving developers access to an API to enable the pen in their own applications.


http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-gi...ibe-technology

While the pen is potentially incredible, HTC seems to lack vision with how this apparatus can be used -- the launch 'annotation' apps are somewhat underwhelming. Coupled with sub-par specs, this device doesn't really look terribly compelling (to me) and will certainly have a tough time up against certain other devices.

My worry is that other characteristics of the device will counter the awesome pen-input system, and thus limit exposure. This may be looked on by the industry as "pens don't work" when in fact it may just be a subject of how it was implemented in this device.

As HTCs first foray into the tablet world, I was expecting a little more, but there's time yet for them to astound us.