Dane:" But, my main point I guess is that it is an inconsistent model
and it seems they are doing everything they can to shoehorn
multi-touch in anywhere they can... and that this is a mediocre step
to me."

I agree, however, I suspect this 'step' is part of a larger roadmap
and classic new-apple roll out of piece meal innovation.  One could
call it 'milking the cult'. Might end up somewhere like here:
http://www.axiotron.com/

Dane: "Also, I don't think the horizontal plane is necessarily better
for touch input (even though I should be biased with Surface: ) .
Horizontal, diagonal, and vertical planes can all be useful for touch
input I believe."

Again, I agree, but specifically I see difficulties with -multitouch-
especially pinch & stretch two of the core gestures.  The thumb just
doesnt move well in that plane, not long enough.

See you at interaction08 - would like to talk more about this - p
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