Can't decide if I should buy X61t with MultiTouch or better resolution

[d_lomanto]

Hello,

I am posting this here because I know I want the X61t, I'm just not sure what display to get.

Here are the options currently available.

12.1" MultiView WVA SXGA TFT
12.1" MultiView + MultiTouch WVA XGA TFT

I am leaning towards MultiTouch but 1024x768 just seems so outdated to me. However, I think that I really need the touchscreen option. My primary usage is for internet poker. I tested out the HP TX1000 and found the touchscreen to be really useful. I could carry it around the house in tablet mode and get stuff done while playing because I could just simply tap the screen when I had to do anything.

I returned the HP because the AMD processor was subpar.

So now that the X61t is available with Santa Rosa, I am ready to buy.

The biggest question I guess is, if I go with the SXGA can I use the tablet with my fingernail just to press buttons during a game? Or, do I have to get the pen out to do anything with the tablet functionality?

If I can use fingernails, then it makes sense to go with the higher resolution. If this is not possible then I know I must get the MultiTouch.

Also, do we know when the SXGA+ will be available again.

Thanks for your help in advance

[dp22]

Ummm.... fingernails probably won't cut it. If using touchscreen internet poker is your primary concern for getting a tablet, get the multitouch without hesitation. 1024x768 might even make the experience more enjoyable because the icons, tool bars, etc. are larger.

[Dolvich]

I'm pretty sure you need to use the pen for the SXGA.

[koss]

I didn't think touch screen was such a big deal, hence my choice to go with higher resolution (SXGA+) instead of Multitouch. So you can use your finger to click, select, and drag instead of using stylus.. what's the big deal?

[SimsHsia]

Hi all,

Just to clarify a few things:

The MultiTouch option (being able to use the pen and your fingers to interact with the screen) is available only for the XGA screen, there is not a MultiTouch option for the SXGA+ screen. Hence the XGA + MultiTouch has both an active (Wacom) digitizer and a passive (touchscreen) digitizer.

The SXGA+ screen option does not allow one to use fingernails, or any other object for that matter, but only the stylus pen included will work. Hence the SXGA+ screen option only has an active (Wacom) digitizer.

MultiView or SuperView is concerning the viewing angle and outdoor/indoor readability of the display in either environments.

[P8RSON]

Just to add strength to Chris's post above, the SXGA+ option is indeed only a pen option.
No finger option available.

[Dolvich]

I didn't think touch screen was such a big deal, hence my choice to go with higher resolution (SXGA+) instead of Multitouch. So you can use your finger to click, select, and drag instead of using stylus.. what's the big deal?

I chose the multitouch over the higher res for a number of reasons. First, I was a bit concerned that the higher res might make things a bit too small for me especially on a 12.1 inch screen.

2nd, I felt that the touchscreen will be handy especially with the pointerstick. While I can use it fairly proficiently now, I can envision plenty of circumstances where I won't want to be fiddling with a stylus but still want to manipulate the screen via the touch interface. For example, surfing the web right now and writing this post. I wouldn't be doing any inking (I type faster than I write) so I wouldn't want the stylus out, and being able to navigate webpages by just touching the screen would be pretty neat I think.

[dp22]

I didn't think touch screen was such a big deal, hence my choice to go with higher resolution (SXGA+) instead of Multitouch. So you can use your finger to click, select, and drag instead of using stylus.. what's the big deal?

I felt the exact same way. Also, I despise the idea of finger prints all over the screen.

I chose the multitouch over the higher res for a number of reasons. First, I was a bit concerned that the higher res might make things a bit too small for me especially on a 12.1 inch screen.

2nd, I felt that the touchscreen will be handy especially with the pointerstick. While I can use it fairly proficiently now, I can envision plenty of circumstances where I won't want to be fiddling with a stylus but still want to manipulate the screen via the touch interface. For example, surfing the web right now and writing this post. I wouldn't be doing any inking (I type faster than I write) so I wouldn't want the stylus out, and being able to navigate webpages by just touching the screen would be pretty neat I think.

I'm guessing you don't like the idea of typing and keeping your hands in the same place?

If I'm in laptop mode my fingers are rested on the keyboard employing (what I believe) a useful touchstick mouse. While in tablet mode, I use the pen anyways, so there's no inclination to stash it.

As far as the screen resolution, I think my eyes are suitable for a crisper display while sacrificing smaller objects (knock on wood). If I was 60 years old... that would be a different story.

[Dolvich]

I'm guessing you don't like the idea of typing and keeping your hands in the same place?

For 90% of my websurfing, I'm clicking on links as opposed to typing. I spend far more time moving the mouse pointer around than I do typing. For most applications where I am typing, I mainly just use the keyboard and keyboard shortcuts. There isn't much type, use mouse, type, use mouse for me.

I'm also perpetually losing my pens so minimizing the time I am forced to use a stylus is a good thing for me.

[d_lomanto]

Hello all...thanks for all the input and clarifications.

After much thought, I need screen real estate more than I need to touch the screen. The pen should be enough. I will call tomorrow to switch to the SXGA+. The site says SXGA is the only other option but I think i read somewhere that it was a typo.

I appreciate you all taking the time to help.