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Microsoft Proposes Thumb-Driven Interfaces

Posted by timothy on from the nintendo-ahead-of-the-game dept.

bonch writes "Microsoft Research has demonstrated examples of two thumb-driven interfaces for handhelds proposed a few weeks ago. Today's devices require the use of two hands; Microsoft wants to reduce this to one. Usability tests showed, however, that some users had difficulty adjusting to the thumb movements. Full researcher's report here."

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  1. Re:Two hands?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    While your other hand holds the device... this is for small devices you hold, think phone/pda, not a laptop you sit on a desk (or toast your balls with).

  2. what about arthritis? by jack_call · · Score: 2, Informative

    Not having RTFA I don't know how MS wants people to use this, but if it's for all input, it won't be good.
    I used to use a trackball, and I ruined my righthand thumb. I can just operate my cellphone, but even though I haven't used it today, I still have a slight pain in my thumb.

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