Windows 8 Screen

What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?

On 11/09/2012 11:23 AM, wrote:
What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?

A computer screen.

Jon

wrote in message
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What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?

Windows 8 is an operating system thus
(1) works on some motherboards (and not others)
(2) and modern motherboards are designed to use several types
of monitor (screen) but not all.

Windows 8 was designed to operate systems with touchscreens
rather than keyboards but does not require a touchscreen.

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

wrote:
What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?

You can use a regular desktop computer, without the
touch features. Just use your mouse and use the desktop
mode and your existing applications. The processor on
your computer should support NX or XD (no execute) bit
for protecting computer programs. My older P4 doesn't
meet that requirement, but my two Core2 systems do.

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This is an example of a touch screen monitor for Windows 8,
an early one which is not "certified". Still, a nice monitor
in some ways, because it has an IPS panel. Read the reviews
before even thinking about getting this for the "tablet-like"
experience.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...64&Tpk=st2220t

21.5" Multi-touch Monitor with IPS, OUT OF STOCK (~$400)

"Cons: Not Windows 8 certified: Multitouch limited to two points
(Win8 cert requires five), bezel protrudes outward at edges,
making it harder to swipe at the edges, but still works better
than many other screens for Windows 8. Finger smudges can
be an issue.

Other Thoughts: As of right now (September 2012), there aren't any
standalone Windows 8 certified touchscreens. After reading
many other reviews and articles, this one appeared to be
the best Windows 8 ready touchscreen available. Once
Windows 8 ready screens appear this one may not be the
best choice, but right now it is clearly the best screen
for the money and still works great with Windows 8."

I tried using this, but can't be sure I've entered the right terms.

https://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/H...L/default.aspx

Select a group : Device
Select an OS : Windows 8 Client
Select a product : LCD Monitors
....
Enter a search value: touch

This returns a single value, one monitor.

https://sysdev.microsoft.com/en-US/H...izationID =31

HP Compaq L2206tm Touch Monitor

The PDF certification report from that page, contains no useful
information. It's not really a report an end user can use.

Customer reviews are here.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824176356

L2206tm $275

21.5" Optical Touchscreen Monitor 250 cd/m2 1000:1 Built-in Speakers

* 1920 x 1080
* 1000:1
* D-Sub DVI
* 170 degree (H) / 160 degree (V)

"also this monitor requires the USB to be plugged in and
I did not receive on with my box. good thing I had one laying
around, no eggs deducted for that."

I didn't see how many multi-touch points were supported in the
advertising info.

The supplier information does not categorize the monitor in a
way that makes this kind of analysis possible.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2...windows-8.aspx

This article notes how many touch points are supported, and the
L2206tm is listed as "3" points. I keep seeing references to
5 points being required for Windows 8 certification.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...s_and_monitors

My guess is, if you want a touch screen, an ideal one,
you're going to have to do a *lot* more research than
this quick search.

Touch is optional on the desktop. But you asked for
a "Windows 8 screen" and for the full experiences (tablet-like
experience on a desktop computer), you want a multi-touch screen.

HTH,
Paul

wrote:

What kind of screen is needed for Windows 8?

If you want to use windows 8 like you would use windows 7.
you can always alter the registry so you can get back the
old start menu. An easier way is to download and install
classic shell, which will give you a customisable start menu.

If you are patient you can play around with windows 8
and learn to use it with a mouse. The windows 8 metro interface
is only a customisable start menu. go here and learn

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w...=wc-nl-insider

once learned you will see you don't need a touch screen to use it!