ot: should a new desktop computer include touch screen monitor?

[eddief]

considering a new desktop computer purchase as my old AMD desktop supposedly can't install Windows 11. do you use a touch screen monitor or is it a waste?

[Bob Ross]

ime people who spend a lot of time using iPads or Chromebooks or other larger-than-smartphone touchscreen devices will appreciate a desktop computer with a touchscreen, whereas people who don't won't even be expecting it on the desktop computer and so won't make great use of it.

I fall into the latter camp and so never find myself missing it. But I will say, not having an actual mouse (e.g., just having a built-in a touchpad) is a dealbreaker for me. No Bueno.

[mstateglfr]

I use a touchscreen laptop for work and have an iPad that is on and next to me for my notes/planner.
...but I have never felt the urge to touch my 3 monitors when I am at my desk in the office or at home. I have a mouse and the cursor does everything faster and more accurately than my fingers.

I don't do any drawing/creative work though. Everything I do is based in Word, Excel, Outlook, or Browser. Maybe I would want touch monitors if my job was design heavy?

[Mark McM]

I use a desktop computer at work, and for the type of work I do, a mouse is often the easiest to use, and I don't miss having a touch screen. On those few occasions I'm using a computer with a touchscreen, I sometimes forget about the touchscreen, and if I want to point to something on the screen with my finger, it might perform an unintended action if I touch the screen.

So, it really comes down to what you are used to, and what you do with the computer.

[rkhatibi]

I find that in an ergonomic desktop setup, monitor roughly an arm's length away, the monitor is too far for the touch screen to be useful. Also easier to flick the mouse to cover 30 inches of screen space rather than move a limb that physical distance.

https://www.howtogeek.com/803507/bes...-from-monitor/

In regards to a new monitor I'd prioritize in the following features in descending order particularly for older eyes. brightness/clarity > 4k+ > 120hz+ refresh > size > usb-c hub > touch

fwiw, I did not expect to like curved monitors, but think they make the most sense at 34" and larger sizes.

[pdmtong]

buy a laptop and a 27" monitor.

[unterhausen]

I can't reach all 4 corners of my monitor easily. I'm so used to having a 43" monitor I would really miss it.

[dgauthier]

Originally Posted by rkhatibi

I find that in an ergonomic desktop setup, monitor roughly an arm's length away, the monitor is too far for the touch screen to be useful. Also easier to flick the mouse to cover 30 inches of screen space rather than move a limb that physical distance.(...)

+1

Holding your arm in the air for hours would quickly become fatiguing and painful to your shoulders. Your elbows should be supported by the arms of your chair. In that position, you can't touch the monitor.

Also, I'm not aware of any desktop OS that is optimized for touch. AFAIK, they all expect a keyboard and mouse. (I know you can switch Windows to "tablet mode", but it's not meant to be used that way on a desktop.)

[rice rocket]

Find the workarounds to install windows 11, save yourself money and the e-waste.

[eddief]

my computer appears not to have the compatible TPM module whatever the hell that is.

Originally Posted by rice rocket

Find the workarounds to install windows 11, save yourself money and the e-waste.

[CAAD]

My monitor is not within arms length and see no point to every having a touch screen.

[biker72]

Touchscreen on a laptop yes. On a large monitor no.

[rice rocket]

Originally Posted by eddief

my computer appears not to have the compatible TPM module whatever the hell that is.

Exactly why I said find the workaround.

[rice rocket]

https://www.techspot.com/news/100453...sed-using.html

[Seramount]

my Dell AIO PC has a touch screen, have never used it.