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    Touch Panels Coming to Netbooks Soon

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Touch Panels Coming to Netbooks Soon

    According to a DigiTimes report, netbook makers are going to take an early start using touch panels. The touch panels will be used to take advantage of features in Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system. It is expected that netbook makers will be first to adopt the touch panels, followed by desktop monitors and notebooks. Touch screens on netbooks can take over touchpad functionality, which may allow for larger keyboards.

    Full Story (DigiTimes.com)

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    yay for > 6 foot people

    Small keyboards are my downfall for netbooks...hoofs are rather hard to use on anything but a 17 inch

    EDt: win 7 has multi touch correct?
     
    The_Moo™, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. Melinapayne

    Melinapayne Notebook Deity

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    Multi touch has to do with the screen i believe?
     
    Melinapayne, Jun 30, 2009
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    elijahRW, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    The T91 was supposed to be on sale by now, but Asus has delayed it.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jun 30, 2009
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    I'm pretty sure when it does come out that I'll buy it, but I won't intend to keep it. Just use it for a while :D
     
    elijahRW, Jul 1, 2009
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    MrX8503 Notebook Evangelist

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    Half right.

    Multi Touch is both hardware and software base. You need a capacitive screen and the OS to run it.
     
    MrX8503, Jul 1, 2009
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    People forget about Always Innovating's tablet? It is a touch panel and netbook all-in-one, and they have been releasing more and more info about it lately. It is set to be released this month.
     
    Ridley23, Jul 1, 2009
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    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    This is nifty, thanks chaz ;x
     
    Snowm0bile, Jul 2, 2009
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    3rd party touchscreens for netbooks have been on sale on ebay long time ago..

    What I want to see is multitouch netbooks with swivel.

    And the keyboard size is limited by the width of the netbook, unless you want rectangular shaped keys.
     
    Hahutzy, Jul 2, 2009
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