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Thoughts On A Touch Screen Mac

Started by webomatica · 10 months ago

Cnet has a decent article about the prospect of a touch-screen Mac. This seems like a no-brainer following the multi-touch innovations of the iPhone, and also some aspects of the Leopard OS (Cover flow in the Finder, Quick Look) that seem particularly suited for multitouch on the Mac. ... Continue reading »

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  • DaFerret

    10 months ago

    I must admit, if Apple releases a tablet laptop thing, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat. I've always wanted to use that type of technology. I could see myself using it as my "super-portable" device on trips for email, browsing, crazy psycho stuff and other cool things I can't think of right now. Of course, if I had to do anything "big", I'd always have my MBP or my gaming PC.
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  • webomatica

    10 months ago

    Yeah I guess I missed the implications of mutli touch on a laptop - it would be pretty slick to see Apple's take on the "meh" Tablet PC. But for similar reasons as above, I hope a future MacBook still keeps a traditional keyboard and have the touch screen "transform" to cover it, or have the track pad be a little touch screen - or a dock for an iPhone ... drool ...
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  • OnlineTraveller

    10 months ago

    My friend bought a laptop 5 years ago that you could turn the screen around completely, refold and use with a pen like a proper notebook (and no it wasn't a mac). Already been done. Of course, with Apples new budget from ipod revenue they will try all sorts of stuff. The vast majority of which will just be old ideas with new iwrappings.
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  • emi

    10 months ago

    analysts say the mouse's days may be numbered: http://tinyurl.com/5j2a7v. i love that as a telecom reporter i can legitimately read your blog for work! ;)
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  • Gadget Guru Jeff

    10 months ago

    It would be great for surfing the web... but not good for typing anything. Also how do you lie down with a tablet? It needs to be propped up somehow I would think.
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  • Azeemi

    10 months ago

    i am not user of mac but i really like mac systems and lap top my friend have a mac system and he is really mad about mac..... if told him about touch screen mac system he really gone be mad. thanks for your post
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  • Vic

    7 months ago

    This are some great news
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  • Singapore Web Design

    5 months ago

    It is not a bad idea. But how do you child proof the screen?
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  • Pathetic

    4 months ago

    Some real stupid replies here.

    Wow just when you thought the stupidity was at it's new hieght some of you take it to the next level...kudos to those who lack thought process.
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  • touch screen

    3 months ago

    Has this been released yet?
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