Touchscreens

eascarface · 09-July-06, 12:20 AM

Ive got a friend whos become very addicted to a game called Puzzle Pirates. One of the games involes moving pieces around the screen and lining them up very fast. Hes getting annoyed with having to use his mouse and was wondering if he could use a touchscreen. He basiclly just wants to touch and drag with his finger. Is that possible?

Thanks

Hak Foo · 09-July-06, 12:42 AM

Probably. The touchscreens I've used work that way.

Not sure if the drivers work with DirectX apps, but definitely on the desktop.

You might have problems if you need a pixel-perfect accuracy tho. And touchscreens cost a FORTUNE.

Nerdz · 09-July-06, 12:49 AM

It MAY be possible, if you know how to write software, and have money. He could always use a laptop and use the mouse pad there.

You would also have to get the Display to work, which is practically impossible..

eascarface · 09-July-06, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Hak Foo


	Probably. The touchscreens I've used work that way. Not sure if the drivers work with DirectX apps, but definitely on the desktop. You might have problems if you need a pixel-perfect accuracy tho. And touchscreens cost a FORTUNE.

The programs java based will that make a difference?

As for price well hes fairly rich.

Hak Foo · 09-July-06, 12:56 AM

Probably not. It emulates a mouse pretty basically.

Nerdz · 09-July-06, 01:14 AM

http://www.touchscreens.com/products-touchmonitors.html

Get a new monitor with a touch screen. Hes rich so it shouldnt matter if he got a new monitor or not.

carbongraphite · 09-July-06, 02:58 AM

a tablet is far more accurate than a resistive touch screen at 5 lpi minimum. its why you can draw on a tablet pc or cintiq but not at a touch kiosk. in fact there are alot of tablet pc only games that take advantage on the pen accuracy.

PHLAK · 09-July-06, 02:10 PM

I have a Panisonic PowerBook I could sell him that is touch screen!!

Twizted · 09-July-06, 02:37 PM

A touch screen us basically the same as the touchpad on a laptop... its a direct driver based input that emulates as a mouse.... thus it would work...

09-July-06, 12:20 AM		#1 (permalink)
eascarface Apex Tech God	Touchscreens Ive got a friend whos become very addicted to a game called Puzzle Pirates. One of the games involes moving pieces around the screen and lining them up very fast. Hes getting annoyed with having to use his mouse and was wondering if he could use a touchscreen. He basiclly just wants to touch and drag with his finger. Is that possible? Thanks

09-July-06, 12:42 AM		#2 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech	Re: Touchscreens Probably. The touchscreens I've used work that way. Not sure if the drivers work with DirectX apps, but definitely on the desktop. You might have problems if you need a pixel-perfect accuracy tho. And touchscreens cost a FORTUNE.

09-July-06, 12:49 AM		#3 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Re: Touchscreens It MAY be possible, if you know how to write software, and have money. He could always use a laptop and use the mouse pad there. You would also have to get the Display to work, which is practically impossible..

09-July-06, 12:56 AM		#5 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech	Re: Touchscreens Probably not. It emulates a mouse pretty basically.

09-July-06, 01:14 AM		#6 (permalink)
Nerdz Sir Knight of Spamalot	Re: Touchscreens http://www.touchscreens.com/products-touchmonitors.html Get a new monitor with a touch screen. Hes rich so it shouldnt matter if he got a new monitor or not.

09-July-06, 02:58 AM		#7 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa	Re: Touchscreens a tablet is far more accurate than a resistive touch screen at 5 lpi minimum. its why you can draw on a tablet pc or cintiq but not at a touch kiosk. in fact there are alot of tablet pc only games that take advantage on the pen accuracy.

09-July-06, 02:10 PM		#8 (permalink)
PHLAK Apex Tech God	Re: Touchscreens I have a Panisonic PowerBook I could sell him that is touch screen!!

09-July-06, 02:37 PM		#9 (permalink)
Twizted Editor/Reviewer/LED Guru	Re: Touchscreens A touch screen us basically the same as the touchpad on a laptop... its a direct driver based input that emulates as a mouse.... thus it would work...

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