What is a touchscreen monitor?

A computer screen is referred to as a touchscreen monitor or touch monitor, which enables the computer to be operated by touching the monitor and without any additional input device such as a mouse or keyboard. In principle, they are designed in exactly the same way as the touchscreens on tablet PCs or smartphones.

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What are the advantages of a touchscreen monitor?

Touchscreen monitors make it easier to use Apps and a simpler, more intuitive and more comfortable use of computers. For example, the tile pattern of Windows 8 is much easier to handle on a touch monitor than on a conventional screen. Furthermore, touch monitors usually have a slightly better image quality than many other models.

Touch screen monitor
With a touchscreen monitor, the PC can be operated almost like a smartphone or tablet. Touch-sensitive screens for the PC are on the rise, not least thanks to Windows. Photo: Ni Der Lander / Bigstock

What should buyers of touch monitors pay attention to?

Some selection criteria for touch monitors are also relevant for any other monitor, such as brightness, contrast, color and image quality, detail accuracy and image structure. However, it is also worth paying attention to whether the monitor housing can only be tilted slightly or placed completely flat, whether the image darkens noticeably when viewed from the side - which can be a hindrance when editing images, for example - or whether the touchscreen monitor might be a problem strongly reflected.

In summary, when buying a touchscreen monitor, one should pay attention to the following factors:

  1. Size: A suitable size should be selected according to the needs, depending on the usage (e.g. work, gaming, multimedia).
  2. Resolution: A high resolution allows for better image quality.
  3. Touch technology: There are different touch technologies, such as capacitive or infrared. Capacitive is most suitable for everyday use.
  4. Connections: It should be checked that the monitor has the correct connections to be connected to the devices.
  5. Brightness and Contrast: High brightness and good contrast ensure a comfortable viewing experience.
  6. Operating system compatibility: It should be ensured that the monitor is compatible with the operating system.
  7. Price: It should be checked whether the value for money is reasonable.
  8. Manufacturer: The brand and reputation of the manufacturer should be checked to ensure a quality product is being purchased.

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