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    If I hook up a windows 7 laptop to a touchscreen monitor will I get touch gestures?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Sep 25, 2014.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    If I hook up a windows 7 laptop to a touchscreen monitor will I get touch gestures?

    If not, and I do want touch gestures like zoom and pan, then is there any reason for me to get windows 7 or should I only get windows 8 with start8?

    In general I hope that I could have my cake and eat it too and get the best of 7 and 8. Start 8 is alright. I just wish charms and the metro view were just gone period or windows would snap to their senses and just make apps displayed in a grid like everyone else.
     
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  2. KCETech1

    KCETech1 Notebook Prophet

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    you sure will as long as you have the USB cable and driver to go with the touch screen. I am currently attached to a Viewsonic TD2420 using its touch functions in windows 7 to sort out a bunch of photos easily. ( X230 as a laptop )

    Touch screens have been supported since windows 98 you know, digitizers too ;)
     
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