touch screen

[Frank1]

I have a netbook and a desktop. When Windows 8 comes out, if I install it on my desktop, would I have to get a different monitor to use the touch screen or will it work with any of the newer monitors?

 

[whs]

If you want touchscreen capability, you will need a touchscreen. But I am sure Win8 will also work with the traditional gear.

 

[kenshen]

yeah Microsoft said that you can use key shortcuts

 

[Frank1]

Thanks for your feedback. When MS releases Windows 8, I'll probably buy a new lap top and get one that has the touch screen capability.

 

[Dave76]

You can still use mouse as in Windows7, don't think MS will require touchscreen as that would alienate a lot of users that don't have the monitor.

I wouldn't like a touchscreen on a desktop, laptop maybe-not so much, tablet of coarse.

 

[Kallan]

You can still use mouse as in Windows7, don't think MS will require touchscreen as that would alienate a lot of users that don't have the monitor.

I wouldn't like a touchscreen on a desktop, laptop maybe-not so much, tablet of coarse.

Yep. Windows 8 will can be installed on a PC without touchscreen and touchscreen is a wrapper as you can see in the video. (6:12)
[video=youtube;kBHujE6DdrA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBHujE6DdrA&feature=related[/video]

 

[whs]

What a babbler. I wish they would use professionals for the demos and not some half-wit.

 

[paradive]

You can still use mouse as in Windows7, don't think MS will require touchscreen as that would alienate a lot of users that don't have the monitor.

I wouldn't like a touchscreen on a desktop, laptop maybe-not so much, tablet of coarse.

Yep. Windows 8 will can be installed on a PC without touchscreen and touchscreen is a wrapper as you can see in the video. (6:12)
[video=youtube;kBHujE6DdrA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBHujE6DdrA&feature=related[/video]

but my question is, is it an INSTALL option or an option i can turn off if i, say, buy a new laptop?

 

[Dave76]

Some are saying you will be able to switch back and forth.

Time will tell.