meme( trackpads on the new MacBooks - Boring, but part of an important leap forward )

I guess it's hard to get too excited about the new trackpads. The functionality doesn't really seem too different from before. I mean, they do look quite smart, just one large generous square below the keyboard. And the trackpad as button is a neat trick. Ok, now I'm excited! I think the important thing here is apple exploring new input methods. Their control of the whole platform gives them the freedom to do this, but it's still massively difficult to introduce new techniques. So, you have to give them lots of credit for trying. For me, every new input device or sensor means that much more potential for new interaction possibilities, which, is exciting, no?