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One unfortunate trend that I hadn't previously associated with Windows' focus on touch is the default inclusion of touchscreens on PC laptops. It doesn't seem
by johnbender 13y ago
One unfortunate trend that I hadn't previously associated with Windows' focus on touch is the default inclusion of touchscreens on PC laptops.
It doesn't seem to be causing much of an issue with the battery life, size, or resolution in this case but as a Linux user I don't need or want the touchscreen especially if it costs more as a consequence.
- tass 13y agoNot just a trend, it's a requirement for anything marketed as an Ultrabook™.
- smalley 13y agoI believe the marketing guidelines only require the touch screen if your design uses 4th generation core processors. You can still market new designs for Ultrabooks using 3rd generation parts if you really want
- jlgreco 13y agoYeah, I have a working touchscreen in Linux and it doesn't seem to actually be good for anything. Well, maybe it has made me become a bit more careful about touching my screen, lest my window lose focus or something...
- davidw 13y agoGrubby fingerprints are the last thing I want on a screen I stare at 12 hours a day.