Windows 7 Igniting Touchscreen PC Market

Posted by timothy on Thursday August 20, 2009 @02:37PM from the horses-for-courses dept.

ericatcw writes "Apple Inc. may still be coy about whether it plans to launch a touch-screen tablet computer this year, but Windows PC makers are forging right ahead. In the past three weeks, five leading PC makers have announced or been reported to confirm plans to release touch-screen PCs in time for the multi-touch-enabled Windows 7, reports Computerworld. Many appear to be using technology from New Zealand optical touch vendor, NextWindow, which already supplies HP's market-leading TouchSmart line, and Dell's Studio One. NextWindow's CEO says the company is working with partners on 8-10 products set for launch within two months, in time for Windows 7's October 22nd release."

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Re:Touch is only part of it by distantbody · 2009-08-20 16:04 · Score: 0, Flamebait

iPhone really took off because it offered an interface that few had ever experienced.
The iPhone took off because it was shiny, minimalist and made by a company renowned for minimalist. So many people buy them because so many people are attracted to that, however naive that attraction may be.

The interface is natural, easy to master, and effective. All truly revolutionary technologies have these aspects.
I disagree. I can't immediatley think of a real-life example, but many people will select form over function, Mr. Garrisons gyroscope-powered monowheel comes to mind.