Does the touchscreen really work? Before I go for it I need to know: a) Is it easy to write on screen?
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while I don't own this specific model, as far as I can tell it all depends on the programs you own, i myself use Microsoft One Note which works flawlessly with the tablet. The major issue with getting this computer is if you have an actual use for the touch screen. I'm learning a new language and the writing is simplified with the use of a tablet, It makes learning the new language several times easier. a) On the touch screens I've used, No you don't need alot of pressure. b) With good programs you can leave the handwriting as your own and read it digitally. Otherwise, It is a software limitation to recognize your handwriting and convert it into printed font. c) Again, Software issue, With One Note it is as simple as selecting the eraser and erasing. d) Well, its quite different, the feel is different on its on, you don't have the adhesion you want, and in certain cases, if you have "lag" your writing comes up after you actually passed the area (a slight delay when the writing actually shows up.) Well it is a lot easier to erase, and you dont have any eraser left overs after erasing. Hope it helps "Bones"
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The touchpad works as a clickpad. To left click you can either tap the touchpad, or you can press down and click the entire touch surface to perform a left click.I havn't had a chance to actually confirm this (I'll do so tomorrow when I have a chance) but the intuitive thing that I'm very sure I've done in the past in order to right click is to either tap or click in the in the lower right corner of the touchpad. The touchpad is very responsive and responds very well to either clicks or gestures. It's on par with the best laptop touchpads I've used.
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It has a pen to use on the touch screen yes... The pen is also on a string and has a holding spot on the side. My daughter has had hers for 2 years and still loves it
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I personally have no problem with the touch screen. But if your expecting to have an smartphone like feel when using the touchscreen that it not it. It's more like an more advanced Palm Pilot screen.
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I am certainly not a touch typist but I have never experienced any noticeable lag between typing on the keyboard and seeing the characters appear on the display. Assuming there is not some other OS or software issue I don't think you'll be able to out-type the keyboard/display combination.
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It's very simple to use =) The touchscreen could be difficult to use @ first depending on your technology skills. But overall, it's quite easy to use.
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No pen, and since it doesn't flip I wouldn't want to write much on it anyway. Myself I don't find the touch screen that useful, except for debugging touch gestures.
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Once the stylus touches the screen it starts to work. You don't have to push hard, works when I hold the pen lightly. If you have a screen protector you can write or push as hard as you need to just like when your writing on paper. Hope I answered your question.
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Yes, very easy to text with but my phone had alot of issues with the touch screen not working well. A bunch of reviews came back with this same problem. I am sure not all of the touches have this problem. Check it first before you purchase.
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I use it on my touch screen PC and really like it. So many people love to whine about how difficult it is....not really, it is just different and a person needs to learn it. There is a free 8.1 upgrade available through Microsoft to take care of some of the concerns out there. I personally have not noticed a big difference. The way you access a Start screen is a little different and the graphics page allows access to anywhere you want to go, but it is very easy to get to the desktop you are used to. I am still learning all the features.
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I'm pretty sure, but haven't tried to get it set up for touchscreen. This is an awesome computer that i think is definitely a good buy because it is really good for the money and it can be easily upgraded if you need better graphics card or anything else.
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I believe it's the digitizer and not the pen that makes this model cheaper. I think another pen would work, and the touch screen on this model works well, but not as well as the model with the better digitizer. It isn't just missing the pen, it has a different screen. I think. I am far from a professional.
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I've had no issues with my hand affecting things on the screen. It's only where the pen touches the screen that things are affected. I haven't used the touch feature to much but my experience so far has been that the screen is only receptive to touch gestures from your finger tips. The side of your daring hand doesn't result the screen being moved.
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I don't have any issues with the touch pad. The fact that it is also touch screen, sometimes I forget I have a touchpad!
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Hey Melina if is a touch screen it should work fine. This is a fine stylus that will let you see your lines when writing or drawing.I hope this help you.
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Not at all. Just make sure that you wipe your screen first before you start writing. If you write and drag a piece of crumb, you could possibly scratch your screen.
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No its not a touch screen. I dont use the touch pad as much, I'm a gamer so I use a FPS Mouse. But when I do use the mouse it functions and moves smoothly and properly. Its very slow on normal settings to me.