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#62
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
We're not talking only about precision here, but the amount of data presentable and controllable on a single screen. Have you tryed doing file operations with a finger + keypad combo ? Or selecting text ? Picking links on a web page ? Please don't loose the stylus, I really really really want to have stylus input. If I wanted to grease up my display with my fingers, I would have gone the iPod touch way.
I've noticed that there are very few use cases that require the precision of a stylus for their operation when a finger just wont do. Of these are drawing apps, and handwriting recognition -- a tiny fraction of overall use cases (who uses handwriting recognition anyway?).
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2009-04-11
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I can't imagine using something like openoffice or gnumeric and the associated menus with just a finger or finger/dpad (if even an option). One of the appealling things about the tablets is the ability to run non-ui-optimized software. Certianly things like debian, kde might suffer from lack of readily available stylus.
I like having the option to easily try other options on the tablet. I also typed this response on the stylus keyboard, I don't think I would have done it on the finger keyboard.
I like having the option to easily try other options on the tablet. I also typed this response on the stylus keyboard, I don't think I would have done it on the finger keyboard.
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2009-04-12
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HAHA... LOVE IT. Get ready to hate me as I make this assertion: I LOVED episode 1, 2 and 3.... Well, not so much episode 1 and 2, other than that they led into 3... 3 was epic!
@atilla77, lemmyslender
First off, let me say that I fully respect your advocacy of the stylus. I'm just one person, with one opinion and realise that I represent an infinitesimal fraction of the marketplace!
Having said that, let me ask this:
Since the OS is open, and legacy apps will be legacy apps, would you be opposed to having the stylus as an accessory rather than built-into the unit?
In this way, individuals that require or prefer the type of functionality that a stylus allows, will optionally have it. A similar case would be a bluetooth/usb keyboard/mouse. It works well for individuals that would rather have that input for certain apps, but is not at all required for general use.
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HAHA... LOVE IT. Get ready to hate me as I make this assertion: I LOVED episode 1, 2 and 3.... Well, not so much episode 1 and 2, other than that they led into 3... 3 was epic!
@atilla77, lemmyslender
First off, let me say that I fully respect your advocacy of the stylus. I'm just one person, with one opinion and realise that I represent an infinitesimal fraction of the marketplace!
Having said that, let me ask this:
Since the OS is open, and legacy apps will be legacy apps, would you be opposed to having the stylus as an accessory rather than built-into the unit?
In this way, individuals that require or prefer the type of functionality that a stylus allows, will optionally have it. A similar case would be a bluetooth/usb keyboard/mouse. It works well for individuals that would rather have that input for certain apps, but is not at all required for general use.
YARR!
}:^)~
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2009-04-12
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Originally Posted by Capt'n Corrupt
No, I'm not one of those. I have a young boy that I indoctrinated early, and I really enjoy watching him decide his likes and dislikes for himself. Needless to say, I've seen 1 and 2 probably more times than most. The end of 3 is still too scary for him. He seems to like 4, 5 and 6 equally; it usually depends on the weather. But the Clone Wars currently trump everything.
Get ready to hate me as I make this assertion: I LOVED episode 1, 2 and 3.... Well, not so much episode 1 and 2, other than that they led into 3... 3 was epic!
I've exposed him to plenty of science fiction; the other day I had to whip out 2001 because I had tortured him long enough with the non sequiturs, "Please open the pod bay doors Hal" and "I can't do that Dave." He's anxiously awaiting June 24th, but maybe I'll take him to Star Trek before then.
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2009-04-12
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#66
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Originally Posted by tso
A capacitive touchscreen would allow to detect the proximity of the finger.
just look at all the webpages and stuff that have mouseover events. how do you trigger stuff like that with a stylus or finger?!
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2009-04-12
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#67
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Originally Posted by igor
Gives totally new meaning to "mouse hover".
A capacitive touchscreen would allow to detect the proximity of the finger.
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2009-04-12
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#68
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Originally Posted by igor
Should we take that as a hint? =)
A capacitive touchscreen would allow to detect the proximity of the finger.
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2009-04-12
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#69
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Originally Posted by fms
To physics? Definitely! :-D
Should we take that as a hint? =)
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2009-04-12
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#70
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Originally Posted by attila77
I think we're safe for now, considering that 3 of the Fremantle Stars are stylus applications.
Please don't loose the stylus, I really really really want to have stylus input.
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