For most of us this is a caprice, but for some of the users out there a touch screen monitor is a necessity, or at least an appealing gadget because, let’s face it, sometimes is easier to use your fingers than a keyboard and mouse. In this post I’m going to present you a few touch-screen monitor options you can further check out and buy, plus I’m going to show you how you can convert your regular monitor into a touch-screen one (more info on the bottom of this post).
Acer T230H – 339.99$
The Acer T230H is one of the largest touch screen monitors available right now (23 inch diagonal), featuring multi touch capabilities and complete Windows 7 compatibility, so you don’t have to worry about any kind of software problems. People who bought the Acer T230H say it works perfectly with desktops and laptops and there are no issues with touch recognition in the corners of the screen (like it happens sometimes with touch enabled displays). Let’s see what you get for a little over 300$:
- 23 inch 1920 x 1080 pixels TN LCD panel
- 2 ms (Grey-to-Grey) response time
- height, swivel, tilt adjustments
- HDMI, DVI-D, VGA ports
- contrast ratio 80000:1 (dynamic)
- maximum brightness 300 cd/m2
- 160 degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles
- 35.5 Watt power consumption
Dell SX2210T – 359.96$
This is a smaller diagonal monitor, but with a futuristic design, also multi touch enabled. If you’re into design more than function then you can argue that is worth paying more for a nicer looking monitor like the Dell SX2210T. Specs wise, we have almost the same specs as the Acer T230H, plus a few additions like webcam, 4 USB ports and dual microphones, so the choice in this case is a matter of taste and budget, nothing more. As a matter of geekyness, the Dell SX2210T users optical multi touch, a system where CMOS sensors detect points of touch (you don’t really have to hit the surface of the screen). It’s a new system that works better for multiple points of input.
- 21.5 inches TN LCD Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with optical multi touch
- 2 ms (Grey-to-Grey) response time
- 83% color gamut
- tilt adjustment
- Analog (VGA), DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI ports
- Multi-Touch (Grab, Rotate, Double –Tap, Zoom In/ Out), Single-Touch (Flick, Scroll, Tap, Drag)
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1 (maximum)
- brightness 220 cd/m2
- 160 degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles
- 2 megapixel webcam
- 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports, Security cable lock, Audio In/Out
- both finger and stylus input are recognized
HP Compaq L2105TM – 256.99$
HP Compaq L2105TM is your typical 22 inch LCD monitor (21.5 inches to be exact) that was fitted with a performance LCD layer, capable of sensing multiple points of contact, allowing you to easily rotate position, shrink and enlarge your documents or navigate media rich 3D content. You can either use your fingers (the screen will get messy in time) or the included stylus. Choice is yours to make. Just like the Dell SX2210T, the HP Compaq L2105TM features optical multi touch technology that detects user interaction via two CMOS sensors placed on the bezel of the display. You just have to get your fingers close enough from the screen and the monitor knows where you’re pointing. This works without actually touching the screen, but you don’t really have to.
- 21.5″ diagonal LCD TFT Screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution with optical multi touch
- 5 ms response time
- 250 cd/m² brightness
- 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 170° Horizontal and 160° Vertical viewing angles
- Analog VGA + DVI-D connectors
- 35W typical power consumption, <2W standby mode
Planar PX2230MW -427.99$
This is a monitor from a brand that’s not that popular. This doesn’t mean Planar PX2230MW is not worth considering. What we have here is a classic 22 inch Full HD monitor with integrated speakers and multi touch support out of the box. It’s interesting to note that the stand of the monitor is made from two pieces, so we some kind of tripod mount. The only adjustment option for Planar PX2230MW is tilt, but this is hardly an issue.
- 21.5″ diagonal LCD TFT Screen with Full HD resolution, multi touch enabled
- 5 ms response time
- tilt adjustment
- Analog VGA + DVI-D connectors
- integrated speakers 2 x 1 Watt
- 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 300 cd/m² brightness
- less than 48 Watts power consumption
- 170° Horizontal and 160° Vertical viewing angles
How to convert a regular monitor to a touch screen monitor
Yes, there is also the cheaper option of getting a touch conversion kit for your desktop monitor. It’s cheaper, hassle free to install, but has one drawback: the WinTouch Touch Screen Kit is only compatible with up to 18.5 diagonal inch monitors, so this means it’s only an option for older monitors. For 129$, the price you have to pay for WinTouch Touch Screen Kit you get a kit that’s connected via USB 2.0 to any PC and voila, you have a touch monitor. In the kit is an included stylus but WinTouch also recognizes finger inputs. The product is compatible with WIN 7, Vista, Win XP, Win 2000.
Current offer is limited
It’s easy to see that current offer is pretty limited, but there are a few good deals worth considering. If you know of any other touch screen monitor deal let me know so I can update this post.
taken from all touch tablet.com
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