Umm, where are Windows 8 touch monitors?

[amdhunter]

I am not even remotely interested in getting a touch-screen laptop, or tablet device, but I wouldn't mind a full sized monitor for Windows 8.

Not only for the UI, but imagine a game like Dues Ex, or Mass Effect when you have to unlock doors and such, it would actually be kind of nice.

Are there any real touch screen options for desktops? I know there is some Dell monitor floating around, but I remember it was sort of crappy for Windows 8 use.

 

[Red Storm]

Not only for the UI, but imagine a game like Dues Ex, or Mass Effect when you have to unlock doors and such, it would actually be kind of nice.

Actually, it wouldn't. Having to reach up from the keyboard would get old after the first time.

 

[amdhunter]

Damn. Now that you say that, it's probably true. Touch sucks...lol
Still won't stop me from buying one I guess.

 

[PowerYoga]

something similar to this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus_Eee_Top

Friend bought one back in 06 or something. Can't remember, but these models never made it to the states.

 

[Eug]

I tried one of those HP touch-screen desktops. The experience sucks. However, they're not running Windows 8 either. Perhaps Windows 8 would make them suck less, I dunno.

Actually, it wouldn't. Having to reach up from the keyboard would get old after the first time.

Yup. With a stand-mounted tablet, it can be OK (depending on what you're doing), because it's very close to you. With a big desktop monitor, not so much.

 

[Crono]

Actually, it wouldn't. Having to reach up from the keyboard would get old after the first time.

Not so much with this Lenovo all-in-one (IdeaCentre A720). Screen tilts all the way back.

 

[dagamer34]

Considering there hasn't been anything really announced outside of tablets and all-in-ones at IFA, my guess is Microsoft has an embargo on OEMs not to announce other Windows 8 peripherals until a later date. We don't even have leaks of stuff that should be shipping in 6 weeks when Windows 8 is released, so that stuff has to be coming. Mice, keyboards, touchscreen monitors, etc...

 

[Skel]

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=touch+screen+monitor#/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Atouchscreen+monitor&keywords=touchscreen+monitor&ie=UTF8&qid=1346798185


How they'll all work with Win8 I couldn't say. Odds are they'll make more when it's released.

 

[postmortemIA]

ergonomics of vertical touch screen suck. you will not be able to keep your arm up for 8 hrs a day.

 

[ctsoth]

ergonomics of vertical touch screen suck. you will not be able to keep your arm up for 8 hrs a day.

Then don't mount it vertically.

 

[Crono]

Then don't mount it vertically.

Exactly. Anyone using a desktop with the typical setup isn't likely to use touch all the time. If you are using a computer hours a day, chances are you are typing a lot and using a mouse. That isn't likely to change with the addition of a touch interface. It isn't as if Windows 8 forces you to use touch.