I first saw touch screens computers in the food processing industry back in the late 90′s. Since then the technology and the price has been slowly been dropping. As a result we now see more cell phones with touch screens than without.
The overall adoption of a touch screen desktop computer has been slow mostly because of the cost. We are seeing the price going under the $1,000 mark. This makes the all-in-one computer with touch screen in the same price range as the more traditional desktops.
HP and DELL are the two major desktop computer manufactures who are pushing the desktop computers with a touch screens. HP with its HP TouchSmart 320-1030 is being sold for $699, and the DELL has its Inspiron One 2320 with Optional Touch Screen are just samples of what is in the market.
The HP has a 20″ screen as compared to the DELL has 23″ screen. The DELL touch screen was selling from $800 to $1,300. The HP can be found in the $700 range. The reviews from PCMag.com and Cnet.com left me turned off for a touch screen desktop computer. Then I asked myself why would I ever buy a touch screen desktop computer?
The idea of manipulating images with my figures tips instead of a mouse or pen is inviting. A table top computer would work better as opposed to an upright surface on my desk. A table top would take up more room, in my office, where there is no extra.
I am a writer, I do some coding. On an occasion I do crop, and edit images. Touchscreen desktop computer may not be the best option for me? Honestly, I am more inclined to a tablet PC.
In all fairness to you, I went and gathered some opinions. I asked a few people about what they considered as advantages to a touchscreen desktop computer.
- A younger demographic entering the workplace will appreciate the aesthetic of a touchscreen PC. They can quickly better understand how to use a touch screen.
- Adding a touchscreen to a mouse and keyboard combination mix. The wide range of motion can reduce potential wrist and hand strains.
- It takes less time to touch an icon than it does to navigate a mouse and clicking.
