deep1234 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Hi guys, I want to get a 22 inch monitor instead of my 19 inch Viewsonic that I have (I was having it from 2006 I think). The question here should I get it touch base or normal? Yes, The OS that I have is win 8 but I may go back to Win 7 or even Ubuntu 12.04 (it looks good). So, let me ask this in a diffrent way. Are the industry going to the way that evey application will be touch base or will it take a while untill then? So, Can I buy a normal moniter and maybe after 3 to 4 years will change it to touch base? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted February 4, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted February 4, 2013 You'll easily be able to stick with a non-touch screen for years. The question you should be asking yourself is, "will I use the touch interface, or will it just be there for me as a novelty?" Jose_49 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 As someone who has had a touch monitor now for over 3 years, from Windows 7 to 8... I never touch the damn thing! djdanster and teknix360 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan~ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I couldn't put up with the finger prints myself. My screen somehow gets covered in crap after 2 weeks use somehow, very odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMartian Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Try holding your hands up to the screen. Now hold the pose for a couple minutes. Comfortable? If yes, get a touch screen. Personally, for a desktop, I will not be replacing my mouse anytime soon. When touch-enabled apps become more the norm, I'll get something I can hold (i.e. a tablet or detachable laptop) teknix360 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd use the extra money a touch screen would cost and get a 27" monitor. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleNeutrino Veteran Posted February 5, 2013 Veteran Share Posted February 5, 2013 i would stick with a standard monitor for now, mostly for cost savings however, i just do not think you are going to want to use the touch screen on a desktop as your arm would get very tired attempting to use the device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEKedUP DJ Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Depending on what OS you run. Windows 8 really sucks, but with a touchscreen, it actually really changes the user experiences and becomes worth it. Using one with Windows 7 is actually fun too, but you can live with out it. If everyone else in your household is going to be touching it, I don't suggest it though. For some odd reason, touch screens really attract kids and their Cheetos hands! teknix360 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted February 5, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 5, 2013 Doesn't anyone use screen protectors? geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dot Matrix Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Try holding your hands up to the screen. Now hold the pose for a couple minutes. Comfortable? If yes, get a touch screen. Personally, for a desktop, I will not be replacing my mouse anytime soon. When touch-enabled apps become more the norm, I'll get something I can hold (i.e. a tablet or detachable laptop) BS. Why would my arm be outstretched for minutes at a time? I can still use touch and the mouse at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I just got a laptop for real cheap, and it has a touch screen. It actually makes Windows 8 usable and the OS actually makes sense. So, if you're going to use Windows 8, then I highly recommend one. I also hate fingerprints on screens, but there's always screen protectors and micro-fiber cloths ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Depending on what OS you run. Windows 8 really sucks, but with a touchscreen, it actually really changes the user experiences and becomes worth it. Using one with Windows 7 is actually fun too, but you can live with out it. If everyone else in your household is going to be touching it, I don't suggest it though. For some odd reason, touch screens really attract kids and their Cheetos hands! Yuck. Wait until her time of the month is over before you get handsy. djdanster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 buy a normal screen and https://www.leapmotion.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd just go with a normal LCD for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckWEB Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 For the price of a 23" Touch screen, you could get a verry good normal 27"... For me, bigger is better.... And I don't like Win8 so I don't care about touch at the moment, still holding on to Win7. If I want to touch something, I use my iPad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUTZIFER Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 https://www.leapmotion.com/ That'd be cool. I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd get one if you have it in the kitchen or the hallway as a hall kiosk of sorts... one of those would be cool to have if I had a bigger corridor in my hallway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1269 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd say touch , at least you have the option down the road to use if you want to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom1981 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Ignore the people who have never used one. I have the new dell 10 point multitouch one that is also a usb 3dock. IF your PC is in your living room then I say get one. I use the touch screen a lot when I want to walk over and check something real quick like facebook , the weather, news, or to change a song. If you are getting a surface pro then the dell multi touch one with dock will be a dock for the surface pro. All you would need to do is plugin the usb 3 cable to the tablet and it will give you the 4 usb 3 ports, Ethernet, speakers, webcam, mics and everything. It all depends on where the pc is and what you are using it for. PS I use mine with windows 8. teknix360 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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