I would concur that Windows 8 was a massive part of the problem. It was like they didn't listen to the resounding feedback from the RTM release. I think it is

I would concur that Windows 8 was a massive part of the problem. It was like they didn't listen to the resounding feedback from the RTM release. I think it is odd that OEMs released these touchscreen laptops in the first place! There wasn't any need driving them at all, nor even any "wants" for them. When's the last time they heard anyone say "This laptop's alright, but I REALLY need to reach out over the keyboard and put smudgy marks on my screen and get arm ache swiping left and right. I wish my laptop had a touchscreen!" It is like they produced a solution to fit a non-existent problem.