A touchscreen is a display which can detect the presence and location of a touch within the display area. The term generally refers to touch or contact to the display of the device by a finger or hand. Touchscreens can also sense other passive objects, such as a stylus. However, if the object sensed is active, as with a light pen, the term touchscreen is generally not applicable. The thumb rule is: if you can interact with the display using your finger, it is likely a touchscreen - even if you are using a stylus or some other object. Hewlett-Packard has unveiled its top of the range TouchSmart PC. Aimed at providing optimum performance with maximum ease of use, the PC will come with a high resolution display which will have a touch sensor. The PC will be capable of carrying out a number of tasks without the use of keyboard or mouse, all that will be required is just a simple touch.
HP engineers have created a fun, engaging and simple touch experience for the home that nobody else offers today,” said Richard Walker, Senior VP Hewlett-Packard Company. He further added, “We are changing personal computing from just feeds and speeds to an experience influenced by consumer trends and design that anticipates customer’s needs. The HP TouchSmart is all about reinventing the personal computerexperience.” The HP TouchSmart PC will be available in India through exclusive HP retail stores at a price of Rs 87,990 plus taxes.