I sure hope you're right and the wiimote doesn't go away. This "gamepad with a screen" sounds interesting, but it just won't be the same for pointing or broad gestures.
I still feel that few games have tapped the full potential of the wiimote. Many developers seem completely confused and intimidated even by simple pointer functionality. Maybe they'll be intimidated by the new Wii 2 controller and suddenly start working hard on games that effectively use the more familiar and comfortable wiimote. 
"The worst part about these reviews is they are [subjective]--and their scores often depend on how drunk you got the media at a Street Fighter event." — Mona Hamilton, Capcom Senior VP of Marketing
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