>>I do have a dual monitor setup with HD screens. Do they really think that its easier for advanced users to use touchscreens? come on, that is nuts...
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>not so sure in this specific point: we are habituated by now to work on big screens with mouse or trackball. On the plus side the ability to fine-tune position, but relatively poor set of choices after that: left-, right- and middle/scroll wheel click/action. With fingers on a 7' touch pad mirrored on one large screen I guess after initial relearnig done within 2 weeks faster input could be accomplished. Doubtful if "fast input" is the best dimension to weigh: If "mousable action" like file handling is needed often, almost all doing such tasks use a filemanager where they can use mouse *or* keyboard depending on the task, which obliterates the "finger action benefit" to a large extent.

Thomas,

The large number of exact mouse interactions we make every day makes a touchscreen out of the picture. most of us can locate a cursor and type text way quicker and with way less energy with a keyboard and mouse than what is possible through a touchscreen. I personally think that RSI will be even much of a problem with touchscreens than with keyboard and mouse.

Not only to mention that I like to have a clean screen to look at, not one that I have to wipe every hour.

Walter,