Touch Screen iMac

iNB · iNB #1 (**permalink**)

09-21-2011, 02:23 PM

Having read a previous thead about a rumour regarding a touch screen iMac, it got me wondering as to whether or not I'd consider it.

I think touch screen is great for phones and other devices like the iPad, but does it really suit the needs of a desktop computer?

I can think of pros and cons, but the thing that would really annoy me is the finger prints and smudges and having a dirty screen. I hate my iMac's screen being dirty!

Would you consider buying one?

j0nb0y32 · j0nb0y32 #2 (**permalink**)

09-21-2011, 10:44 PM

err, no i wouldn't and i agree with your comments regarding the smudges and dirty screen. well, not unless it dispensed cash at the same time....

President · President #3 (**permalink**)

09-22-2011, 11:15 AM

No. Like you said, touch screen should only be on portable devices.

Jaygray · Jaygray #4 (**permalink**)

09-22-2011, 11:19 AM

Absolutely not. It will never happen. It sounds like a good idea, but the reality is that your arm/shoulder would cramp up within the first 5 minutes of use. Touchscreens only work on handheld devices because you can hold them with your arm in a resting position.

j0nb0y32 · j0nb0y32 #5 (**permalink**)

09-22-2011, 11:27 AM

in fact, isn't that what the ipad was designed for. (big touch screen dou dar thing)

zacster · zacster #6 (**permalink**)

09-22-2011, 10:10 PM

I already have a touch screen laptop, or at least that's what it looks like after a day of use.

I can't imagine a desktop or laptop that has fingerprints all over it all the time.

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iNB #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 04, 2011 Posts: 13	09-21-2011, 02:23 PM Having read a previous thead about a rumour regarding a touch screen iMac, it got me wondering as to whether or not I'd consider it. I think touch screen is great for phones and other devices like the iPad, but does it really suit the needs of a desktop computer? I can think of pros and cons, but the thing that would really annoy me is the finger prints and smudges and having a dirty screen. I hate my iMac's screen being dirty! Would you consider buying one?
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j0nb0y32 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 16, 2011 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 402 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.2 i7 + MacBook 2.2 Duo 2 (late 2007) + ATV2 + T/C-2Tb + iPhone4 + iPad2 (64gb wifi)	09-21-2011, 10:44 PM err, no i wouldn't and i agree with your comments regarding the smudges and dirty screen. well, not unless it dispensed cash at the same time....
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Jaygray #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 1,115 Mac Specs: Unibody MacBook Pro 2.26, 4gb RAM, 500gb HD	09-22-2011, 11:19 AM Absolutely not. It will never happen. It sounds like a good idea, but the reality is that your arm/shoulder would cramp up within the first 5 minutes of use. Touchscreens only work on handheld devices because you can hold them with your arm in a resting position.
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j0nb0y32 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 16, 2011 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 402 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro 2.2 i7 + MacBook 2.2 Duo 2 (late 2007) + ATV2 + T/C-2Tb + iPhone4 + iPad2 (64gb wifi)	09-22-2011, 11:27 AM in fact, isn't that what the ipad was designed for. (big touch screen dou dar thing)
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zacster #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 07, 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 274 Mac Specs: Intel iMac 20" Core Duo 256mb VRam 115gb SSD 2gb Ram Finally!!!	09-22-2011, 10:10 PM I already have a touch screen laptop, or at least that's what it looks like after a day of use. I can't imagine a desktop or laptop that has fingerprints all over it all the time.
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