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englishmick

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Now my mother is thinking she might want a touchscreen after all.
Has she ever used a touchscreen? I haven't and it doesn't appeal to me. Do you know what % of people use them? If you have a regular PC I guess you could change your mind and get a different screen, but with a laptop you are stuck. Can you get a touchscreen laptop and just not use the touchscreen functionality if you find you don't like it?
 

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Can you get a touchscreen laptop and just not use the touchscreen functionality if you find you don't like it?

AFAIK, yes. I have an older convertible / tablet with touch screen. Don't use it much, unless I take the screen OFF the keyboard when, well, it's necessary ;)
 

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Has she ever used a touchscreen?
A couple of days ago, she started using an old Dell Inspiron touchscreen because her all-in-one failed. She hated the touchscreen when she used the Dell before, but now she's is liking it.
Can you get a touchscreen laptop and just not use the touchscreen functionality if you find you don't like it?
Yes, but the problem is most touchscreens are glossy (though you can get them with an anti-glare covering), while a matte screen is possible with a non-touchscreen.

Honestly, I'm hoping she changes her mind again by tomorrow. She very well might. Touchscreens make sense for tablets, but they are awkward on laptops, and I think she'll discover that as the day wears on.
 

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    A couple of days ago, she started using an old Dell Inspiron touchscreen because her all-in-one failed. She hated the touchscreen when she used the Dell before, but now she's is liking it.

    Yes, but the problem is most touchscreens are glossy (though you can get them with an anti-glare covering), while a matte screen is possible with a non-touchscreen.

    Honestly, I'm hoping she changes her mind again by tomorrow. She very well might. Touchscreens make sense for tablets, but they are awkward on laptops, and I think she'll discover that as the day wears on.
    I hope she decides which one soon.
     

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