hp "lay it flat" computer

[OBLAMA2009]

http://www.reghardware.com/2011/02/07/hp_touchsmart_610/

is this good or awful. it might be nice to have the screen closer to your face but having to look downward might be awkward

 

[lxskllr]

Niche use. It would be good for occasional use, like a reference kiosk at a store or library, but tedious as a full time computer. The ergonomics are terrible for prolonged use.

 

[piasabird]

Often desktop space is at a premium.

I was thinking how some games use to be in a glass covered table like Pac man.

 

[gorobei]

should be a nice option, it's meant to reduce some of the arm fatigue of repeated touchscreen use.

It would be a real benefit for those using tablet convertibles as cintiq surrogates. Using a stylus at a slight incline is generally preferred.

 

[Zap]

Looks fancy! I can see it as being useful for non-computer people as they can just point to whatever they want instead of relying on hand-eye co-ordination. It is actually more ergonomic IMO to have a screen lower and angled up.

Regarding "arm fatigue" that is one of the biggest fails IMO with touchscreens. Heck, with a mouse I almost don't even move my arm, instead just moving the mouse with wrist movements (probably why I have wrist probs ). Having to hold my whole arm up takes effort!

 

[gorobei]

but if you have 40" touchscreens with minority report interfaces you can get your daily exercise in and get work done.

wimote for pro-e and autocad. no more beergut office workers.

 

[mfenn]

I think it would suck for general usage, but would be awesome for writing, drawing, etc. where you tend to hunch over the paper anyway.

 

[fffblackmage]

Should do something like the Nintendo DS, dual touchscreens. Oh wait, there's a laptop/tablet that's like that....