Old tech days...

Thanks to the iPad now, I am in love with the mouse all over again. Another sign of my departure from being young gen...

Though I love the whole touch thing and the immense flexibility it gives, I somehow have never felt like I had the real sense of control that I used to have with a mouse. Especially when trying out new software or getting some measly photo editing done. And reading. Yes, it is an absolute delight to read on the iPad. But again, with the mouse I get the ability to hover below the text I am reading - kinda like how you used to point your pen at the text you were reading while studying. To me, this is particularly important when reading editorials/opinions/ analytical articles where there's a lot more running than just the worlds in the article.

Feels ridiculous when you consider the mouse a better pointing device than the finger - a God intended pointing device. Perhaps the kids of today who grow up with touch gadgets will have more use for that natural pointing device from God. And over time, the intuitive feel from touch along with more innovative progress in touch computing will place the eventual tombstone on the mouse.

Suits me... I will be long gone by then.....