Well, now that I thought this issue was put to rest, I found this while looking for something unrelated. G-Trigger:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=494267
Holy crap, that is cool. You can shake it 6 different ways to control 6 different actions.
Supported Actions:
* Close/Minimize active window
* Dial a number
* Answer/Reject incoming call
* Launch Program
* Ringer Loud/Vibrate/Silent
* Screen orientation
* Send Keys*
* Task Switch
* Turn On/Off screen
* WiFi/Bluetooth/Phone radio - On/Off/Toggle
* Media Controls#
* Volume Control
* Simulate Power Button - Power Off/Power On/Long Press Power Button
* Open control panel settings
* Activate profile
* Save Screenshot (BMP/JPG/PNG/GIF at predefined location) *new
* Change Wallpaper (Today Screen, Manila Home & S2U2) *new
* Show/Hide/Toggle On-Screen Keyboard (SIP) *new
I gotta try this!