Endangered species: computer mouse? (Photo credit: labuero)
Martin Belam makes an interesting point when he writes The word “click” will become a generational marker. I was thinking about this myself – how much longer will the mouse or touchpad be considered essential computing gear?
Personally I love touch on smartphones and tablets, but having to constantly touch the 24 inch screen on my desktop would be an ergonomic disaster.
As an aside, I never considered the Windows, Icon, Mouse interface intuitive – touch technology gets closer.
He talks as though people are going to stop using mice or keyboards. Of course they’re going to be around for a while longer, at least until mind control becomes viable.
If you don’t like the paradigm Windows press forth there are others to try out. I myself love tiled windows.