I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but there is a cost saving in not having to build a keyboard for a computer. In fact, I'm not surprised we're not seeing more monitors with the ability to handle touch-screen commands.
Fred Olver ----- Original Message ----- From: "Damien Pendleton" <dam...@blunderfield.plus.com> To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 6:20 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] LWorks > Hi Thomas, > Yeah, maybe I did give up. But like I said. That's because I don't believe > it is practical to have to sit with a phone spending five minutes trying > to access something when you could access the same thing on, say Simbian > or XP in a matter of seconds. And if touch screen is the way forward, then > I don't know what I'll be doing with computers because it'd be even worse. > I couldn't imagine me having to be slow on a computer. That'd drive me > insane and make me feel very small. > Regards, > Damien. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thomas Ward" <thomasward1...@gmail.com> > To: "Gamers Discussion list" <gamers@audyssey.org> > Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 11:39 AM > Subject: Re: [Audyssey] LWorks > > >> >> Hi Damien, >> >> Well, unfortunately as I said in my prior post touchscreen devices are >> becoming more common. Not just on smart phones and tablet PCs but the >> next generation of Windows laptops and desktops will begin shipping with >> touchscreens as well. >> >> The way Windows 8 is designed instead of a start menu we now have a start >> screen with icons tiled across the screen in rows and columns like a >> table. Perfect for a touchscreen, or mouse but a pain in the rear if you >> try to get to those icons using a keyboard or buttons on a smart phone. >> However, love it or hate it I think touchscreen technology is here to >> stay. >> >> As for Apple's iPhone I personally don't think it is too bad. Yes, there >> is a learning curve involved, but like everything in life practice makes >> perfect. I understand your frustration, but I also sense perhaps you just >> gave up rather than sticking with it. A lot of us who have used iPhones >> just stuck with it until we figured it out. Rather than getting >> frustrated and throwing in the towel we practiced at it until we got good >> at using the phone. >> >> Cheers! >> >> >> >> On 4/21/2012 12:18 PM, Damien Pendleton wrote: >>> Hi Karl, >>> I've heard a lot of good things about it, hence the reason I thought I'd >>> give it a go. But as far as I'm concerned, it's nothing but a strenuous >>> tedious ballache. It took me over five minutes to dial a phone number, >>> and I didn't even know how to access anything on it, so I dread to think >>> what I'd be like with gaming. It just seemed like a total waste of time >>> and money. And that's why now I wouldn't touch a touch screen device >>> with a bargepole. >>> As for Nokia now choosing Windows, that actually seems better, since >>> there's a whole lot of games already out for Windows. Don't know how >>> accessible it'll be, I suppose it depends how good current screenreaders >>> support it. Though again if it's anything like or complex than Vista, I >>> think I'll give it a miss. Probably just use it for phone calls and >>> gaming. >>> Regards, >>> Damien. >>> >> >> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to >> gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the >> list, >> please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to > gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the > list, > please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to gamers-unsubscr...@audyssey.org. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/gamers@audyssey.org. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to gamers-ow...@audyssey.org.
