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asian_XL · 02-21-2010, 04:17 AM

Cool or stupid? would you buy one?

it isn't that expensive, around $380 for an Acer 24" 1920x1080. Not sure how useful it's going to be, but I know my arms will become sore after awhile

TekDragon · 02-21-2010, 08:05 AM

Don't know how successful it will be. Most people are still stuck in the old tradition of "legacy" input devices.

Hondaracer · 02-21-2010, 12:59 PM

$380 for a 24" is nothing

my 24" Ultrasharp was like 540 a year ago

TOPEC · 02-21-2010, 01:09 PM

i wouldnt mind having one and using one, but it definitely wont be standing up like that, more like lying flat on the table with a bit of a tilt.

Razor Ramon HG · 02-21-2010, 01:26 PM

It wouldn't be very practical for most people. That and I'd prefer something more solid looking? From looking at the video I'd be afraid of tipping it over.

Manic! · 02-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Since Windows 7 is multi touch capable you will see a lot more touch screens coming out.

Soundy · 02-21-2010, 04:46 PM

Touchscreens are a conspiracy perpetrated by the makers of Windex!

Seriously... how many times will most people need to wipe down their touchscreen monitors before the novelty wears off?

dual · 02-21-2010, 04:51 PM

Useless. Your arm is going to be tired 10 mins after using it.

impactX · 02-21-2010, 11:22 PM

Why don't people play FPS on it? Boom headshot.

InvisibleSoul · 02-22-2010, 12:04 AM

You know, you can still attach a regular mouse and keyboard to the system... and only use the touchscreen when you want to.

asian_XL · 02-22-2010, 05:36 AM

I hate LCD screens nowaday are all 1920x1080...where are the 1920x1600 screens?

Soundy · 02-22-2010, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InvisibleSoul

You know, you can still attach a regular mouse and keyboard to the system... and only use the touchscreen when you want to.

Yeah, the point is kinda, why spend all that extra money for something that's just going to be a novelty for a little while?

underscore · 02-22-2010, 08:43 AM

For some people this would be sweet, my gf does a lot of drawing on her external tablet so this would be really cool for her. For regular use though I could see this getting a little meh after a while, I much prefer a regular mouse to dragging stuff around using the touchpad on my laptop.

Hondaracer · 02-22-2010, 09:21 AM

I doubt drawing would be that great on an upright screen

has anyone used the photowall add-on with chrome? Somthing like that would be great with a touch screen
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underscore · 02-22-2010, 09:41 AM

^ you would obviously want to have it laying down, at a big of an angle for any real use. standing upright would be silly. But then your neck might get sore from looking down so much.

Mugen EvOlutioN · 02-22-2010, 09:47 AM

so much movement to complete a simple task, i will pass

Soundy · 02-22-2010, 10:03 AM

It's great for things like public kiosks and displays where a mouse and keyboard aren't feasible... beyond that, though... it's just a gimmick.

twitchyzero · 02-22-2010, 10:22 AM

if you're gonna have a 24" within half arms length of reach i'd be more worried about eyestrain than arm strain.

!LittleDragon · 02-22-2010, 01:45 PM

In all these years, the only useful application for a touch screen I found aside from public kiosks is when I built my carputer.

InvisibleSoul · 02-22-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Soundy

Yeah, the point is kinda, why spend all that extra money for something that's just going to be a novelty for a little while?

Because to some people, money is not an issue. I know of someone that got one of those HP 24" touch screen systems.

Senna4ever · 02-23-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore

For some people this would be sweet, my gf does a lot of drawing on her external tablet so this would be really cool for her. For regular use though I could see this getting a little meh after a while, I much prefer a regular mouse to dragging stuff around using the touchpad on my laptop.

100% guaranteed that using a dedicated tablet like a Wacom Cintiq is better than this.

asian_XL · 02-23-2010, 05:58 AM

^ werd.

the accurancy and response time are still no match to professional tablet pads. Think about drawing something on a WM phone, it's very bad

underscore · 02-23-2010, 06:44 AM

but bang for buck? I guess this thing really is only good for presenters then.

Presto · 02-23-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondaracer

$380 for a 24" is nothing

my 24" Ultrasharp was like 540 a year ago

True that. I paid a bit less than $350 for my 7" touchscreen.

I think a touchscreen could be quite handy. It wouldn't replace my mouse, but it can help supplement it, and make various functions more efficient.

Mugen EvOlutioN · 02-23-2010, 01:48 PM

i paid $550 for my 24" a year ago