I have always hated track pads. You have no control for drawing and even though they are positioned so close to the keyboard, web-browsing on them involves this constant hamster-like padding to scroll and click and back.

But two things have changed that. First, apple introduced the two-fingers scrolls feature. Then, I noticed someone navigating the web on his track pad, and as I was unable to see what was on his screen, all I saw was the motion of his hands. And it was soft, relaxing gestures; a gental stroking and playful flicking.

This, I thought, this is the beginnings of an ideal interface to the current computer. I envision leaning back in my big, leather chair, stroking a James Bond Villain's Cat, and using my computer in the process!

Perhaps a third idea for Continuum, along with Virtual Toaster and Info Breath...