I mean, sure the double knob thing was sorta frustrating on the original Etch A Sketch. Diagonals were challenging, and curves were nearly impossible. But that was part of the charm, right? And it was also what separated it from, say, a Magna Doodle (which didn’t exist in my childhood). Or those static-lift drawing pads, which could not have been more annoying. So now they’ve replaced the knobs with a trackball, eh? And they’re calling it Etch A Sketch freestyle? Frankly, I’m not sure what to think. You? (Thanks sub-studio design blog)
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