Originally Posted by b00bie

While it may seem so now, I think more options make for a more robust device with more possibilities....we'll see

Totally agree. For one, the home buttons on iDevices have proven to one of the components with the shortest life (I've worn out a 3GS button before multitasking even came along). My iPad button is showing signs of wear after 5 months. Gestures at least allow you to press that button less.

Also, there have been usability concerns for the less able bodied. A double click is not always an easy action for certain types of disability, although I am the first to concede that a four / five finger gesture could be equally as challenging in some cases...

That said, having choice is where I like to position myself. There is absolutely no harm in having the choice there. If you like it, use it, if not, ignore it.

Originally Posted by f4780y

Originally Posted by b00bie

While it may seem so now, I think more options make for a more robust device with more possibilities....we'll see

Totally agree. For one, the home buttons on iDevices have proven to one of the components with the shortest life (I've worn out a 3GS button before multitasking even came along). My iPad button is showing signs of wear after 5 months. Gestures at least allow you to press that button less.

Also, there have been usability concerns for the less able bodied. A double click is not always an easy action for certain types of disability, although I am the first to concede that a four / five finger gesture could be equally as challenging in some cases...

That said, having choice is where I like to position myself. There is absolutely no harm in having the choice there. If you like it, use it, if not, ignore it.

Agreed. Especially given that these multi touch gestures were an option under settings to start with so you could disable them if they don't do it for you.

As a developer I have to ask really how many multi touch gestures will people remeber anyway.. We don't them all so it' all good.

Originally Posted by alcamie

As a developer I have to ask really how many multi touch gestures will people remeber anyway.. We don't them all so it' all good.

I REALLY wanted this Feature as the sound of the button click is distracting in meetings. A real bummer for me if they are left out long term.

My 2c
DaveR

Originally Posted by drosenth

Originally Posted by alcamie

As a developer I have to ask really how many multi touch gestures will people remeber anyway.. We don't them all so it' all good.

I REALLY wanted this Feature as the sound of the button click is distracting in meetings. A real bummer for me if they are left out long term.

My 2c
DaveR

Then something is wrong with your iPad because they generally do not make noise.

My home button "clicks", it can be distracting, especially when double clicking fairly frequently, in a quiet environment.

Yeah, I got a "clicker" too, it's not too bad but audible in a quiet setting.

Wow, mine's never made a peep, nor the others I've seen around; I had no idea some of them clicked.

Sucks not, this informations does. Sucks much, the multi-swipe idea did!

Originally Posted by Hal05154

Sucks not, this informations does. Sucks much, the multi-swipe idea did!

Agreed young Grasshopper Padawan.