Microsoft: Project Natal to replace remote controls

[NJ5]

Lord Flashheart said:
I see what you mean NJ5 about looking for places to use it and they should be. It never ceases to surprise me when I see someone take something we've had for years and come up with a new use for it.
Looking for new places to use it isn't so bad but I don't think I follow with your problem first solution later comment?
Why shouldn't we look for new ideas instead of looking for new problems? That way of thinking will only hold us back?

Solution first, problem later is the philosophy behind tons of gimmicks. Don't get me wrong, sometimes it works... but most of the times it just generates a wasteful solution to a problem.

Remotes are cheap, easy to use, effective and efficient (just slap on some batteries which last for years). Why do we need something to replace it and why would Natal be it?