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What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?
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Windows 8 Screen
On 11/09/2012 11:23 AM, wrote:
What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8? A computer screen. Jon |
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... What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8? Windows 8 is an operating system thus (1) works on some motherboards (and not others) (2) and modern motherboards are designed to use several types of monitor (screen) but not all. Windows 8 was designed to operate systems with touchscreens rather than keyboards but does not require a touchscreen. -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8? You can use a regular desktop computer, without the touch features. Just use your mouse and use the desktop mode and your existing applications. The processor on your computer should support NX or XD (no execute) bit for protecting computer programs. My older P4 doesn't meet that requirement, but my two Core2 systems do. ******* This is an example of a touch screen monitor for Windows 8, an early one which is not "certified". Still, a nice monitor in some ways, because it has an IPS panel. Read the reviews before even thinking about getting this for the "tablet-like" experience. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...64&Tpk=st2220t 21.5" Multi-touch Monitor with IPS, OUT OF STOCK (~$400) "Cons: Not Windows 8 certified: Multitouch limited to two points (Win8 cert requires five), bezel protrudes outward at edges, making it harder to swipe at the edges, but still works better than many other screens for Windows 8. Finger smudges can be an issue. Other Thoughts: As of right now (September 2012), there aren't any standalone Windows 8 certified touchscreens. After reading many other reviews and articles, this one appeared to be the best Windows 8 ready touchscreen available. Once Windows 8 ready screens appear this one may not be the best choice, but right now it is clearly the best screen for the money and still works great with Windows 8." I tried using this, but can't be sure I've entered the right terms. https://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/H...L/default.aspx Select a group : Device Select an OS : Windows 8 Client Select a product : LCD Monitors .... Enter a search value: touch This returns a single value, one monitor. https://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/H...izationID =31 HP Compaq L2206tm Touch Monitor The PDF certification report from that page, contains no useful information. It's not really a report an end user can use. Customer reviews are here. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824176356 L2206tm $275 21.5" Optical Touchscreen Monitor 250 cd/m2 1000:1 Built-in Speakers * 1920 x 1080 * 1000:1 * D-Sub DVI * 170 degree (H) / 160 degree (V) "also this monitor requires the USB to be plugged in and I did not receive on with my box. good thing I had one laying around, no eggs deducted for that." I didn't see how many multi-touch points were supported in the advertising info. The supplier information does not categorize the monitor in a way that makes this kind of analysis possible. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2...windows-8.aspx This article notes how many touch points are supported, and the L2206tm is listed as "3" points. I keep seeing references to 5 points being required for Windows 8 certification. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...s_and_monitors My guess is, if you want a touch screen, an ideal one, you're going to have to do a *lot* more research than this quick search. Touch is optional on the desktop. But you asked for a "Windows 8 screen" and for the full experiences (tablet-like experience on a desktop computer), you want a multi-touch screen. HTH, Paul |
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