[Arm-netbook] IC for analog and digital buttons (EOMA-68)

[joem]

>      why do hardware designers think that all four edges of a PCB are 
> fair game for off board connectors?

> it makes mechanical design a lot more complicated than it should be.

True and a good point - the best alternative is the fpc connector and
they are both cheaper and denser.

Companies like Itead make flexible PCB prototypes - easy to custom
build fpc ribbon as needed.
http://imall.iteadstudio.com/open-pcb/pcb-prototyping.html