July 17, 2009 3:44 PM PDT
Touch-screen features in Windows 7
As we wait for the Windows 7 code to get locked down, take a tour of what Microsoft's highly-anticipated operating system will offer for touch-screen users. Don't have one yet? Don't worry, they're coming--even to affordable Netbooks.
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Meh, I have Windows 7 but until I buy a computer with touch screen I probably won't utilize it.
One thing about right-clicks, you can do a two-finger tab like in the video, but I think you can also touch the screen and wait for the circle to fill up?
I'm interested in touch in Windows 7 and I hope the prices for touch-enable monitors are good, or I won't be able to afford one.
for a few minutes your arms will be tired. They should throw in a bottle of advil too. Another lame attempt by microtanic to 'improve' on technology.
holy hell that has to be the most ridiculous (and pathetic) comment i've ever read, i thought you were joking until you made it clear that by adding support for touch screens (not making computers with them, or forcing touch upon anyone, mind you, but simply by adding more support for them) microsoft is devolving technology (not to mention blatantly conspiring to wear out your poor wittle arms) in your opinion
you know, because apple making an all touch screen phone wasn't the greatest thing in the world to you, truthfully i'd probably get one but i think my thumbs would get tired from moving around the screen so much
that's just really funny
Get out of the basement once in a while and goto a gym.
Touch/Multi touch on a tablet is a very different thing... MS has done the tablet thing for a while now... and it works pretty well. Reaching out to your desktop screen with your arms.. however.. is a pretty bad way to interface with your computer. Don't believe me.. keep your arms extended toward your screen for 5 minutes.. just 5 minutes.. and you will see.
there are times when I want to do things on my computer and simply touching the screen would be way better than interfacing with the keyboar and mouse. also, you seem to forget the fact that the option to use a keyboard and mouse in conjuction with the touch interface is still a go...you dont' have to choose one or the other, you can use them both at the same time.
I certainly wished my 16inch laptop was touch enabled because I don't like using the touchpad....it just seems so unnatural...being able to just touch the screen whenever I want and use the hardwar keyboard whenever I want is something I really want. I can't wait for this thing to become mainstream. Windows 7 should help this pioneering touch screen movement greatly.
if you don't like the tech then you just don't like the tech, but for me....I'm eagerly awaiting it to be mainstream.
"just 5 minutes.. and you will see."
if your monitor is set on a 90 degree angle where your elbows have no support then that can be problem for some people, however, have set ur monitor on a 65, 55 or even a 45 degree angle, where you'd be looking down on it as opposed to looking up at it, then the problem would be reduced as the user can then rest his/her elbows when needed.....it's the same reason a lot of keyboards come with a place the user can rest his/her wrists when they're not actively typing.
ex: http://www.smartdesks.com/computer-desks-fiseries.asp
the fact that you're downplaying this kind of tech is quite ridiculous, it shows how weak your mind is.
it clearly shows you have no clue of the power that lies in the ability manipulate objects with your own hands and fingers instead of using the keyboard and mouse wihich is an abstract way of interfacing.
do u ppl seriously keep ur hand on the screen? i would've just click(touched?) what ever i needed to touch then rest my arm on the table or my chair =.=
where do ppl get the idea they have to keep their hands in the air =.=
Move along, nothing to see here...
and through text prediction one might be able to write even 65wpm
case in point:
Q. which do you think would be able to write the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" faster....a hardware keyboard or software keyboard?
A. software keyboard, because all the user would need to type is only a fraction of the word such as "supercali".....
however, if that word isn't in the software's dictionary then the hardware keyboard would win.
good point
@mjconver
u know u can use keyboard too right?? the touch screen is meant for replacing the mouse not the whole set of input =.= unless u always buy keyboard +mouse combo, i guess that would lead u into thinking that
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Now that is technology of tomorrow, and people are concerned about Windows 7 touch screens.
I say lets just move on, this is just a small step in time that is moving to fast to stop and ponder about little things like how my arms will get sore, or how slow it will make you type.
Adjust and move on, your grandchildren and there grandchildren will benefit from the actions you make, so do it now and don't leave it for them to have to make the call about a touch screen in 100 years.
- by asif raza July 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT
- What will be the condition of monitor screen in a month or so after touching it hundreds of times daily?more over one has to sit quite close to monitor for using the touch screen hence weakening eyesight faster than the conventional keyboard and mouse.well the advancement in tech will keep on for betterment but this touch screen is not surely for a professional graphic designer.useful for many and at the same time useless for many.
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