I'm strongly of the opinion that we need more mechanical devices in lieu of touchscreens in public spaces. Imagine being at McDonald's and turning a huge steel knob (klang-klang-klang!) to select a cheeseburger, then pulling a slot machine lever to confirm your order. That would be so cool.
BrendenInsane UX at this old train ticket machine in Strasbourg that confused almost everyone who went up to it. With this kind of iPod-ass controls, it must be, what, 20 years old?