Windows 7 Touchscreen Details Emerging

nandemoari writes "Microsoft has revealed more about Windows 7 and its support for touch screen technology. The system sounds impressive, however, reports suggest it appears to have a high error rate. In an early version of the system, Microsoft found some problems. For example, both the zoom and rotate functions worked less than 75% of the time, often because the computer confused the two. To rectify this, engineers redesigned the system so that it only looks out for gestures specifically relevant to the program being used. This made a significant improvement: the zoom gesture was now recognized 90% of the time. The problem is that even a 90% success rate may be too low. If you can imagine how frustrating it would be if one in ten keystrokes or mouse movements didn't do what you intended, you can see why touch screen technology will need to be even more reliable if it's to truly improve the user experience. PC Authority has a related story about statements from HP, who don't expect such technology to replace keyboards and mice any time soon."

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Re:Not convinced

[Psychotria]

I'm not convinced that the touch screens can replace a keyboard and mouse on a desktop, or even a laptop, for some time.

The touchscreen isn't going to replace the mouse/keyboard any time soon. I say let Microsoft waste time and resources on this absurd idea though. It just further reinforces their detachment from reality.

Re:Geeze

[jawtheshark]

even primate peoples

What the hell are "primate peoples"? I'm trying to figure out what you mean. We are "primates", all of us, but so is a baboon. Or do you mean "primitive people" as in bushmen (which wouldn't be nice to say in the first place), or simply people with a limited intellect. None of these explanations makes sense to me. I guess I must be one of those "primate peoples". (Oh, and damnit, "people" is already plural. It doesn't need an "s")