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    Convert xps 16 to multitouch?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by maxh, May 2, 2010.

  1. maxh

    maxh Notebook Consultant

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    I saw an article once about a guy that converted his mac book pro to multitouch. Has anyone attempted this with a studio xps 16?
     
    maxh, May 2, 2010
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    tenknics Notebook Evangelist

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    You're going to have to be a bit more specific..The macbook pro already has a mutlitouch trackpad..Are you referring to the screen?
     
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    maxh Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, I'm referring to adding a touch pad over the lcd to convert to a touch screen, like Dell's multitouch studio 17.
     
    maxh, May 3, 2010
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    maxh Notebook Consultant

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    So does anybody know of any aftermarket touchscreens that would fit the sxps 16?
     
    maxh, Jul 10, 2010
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    funky monk Notebook Deity

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    For a start, you'd have to cut out a hole in the edge to edge plastic.
     
    funky monk, Jul 13, 2010
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    Fusel Wusel, Jul 13, 2010
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    maxh Notebook Consultant

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    Our just apply it on top of the edge to edge glass.
     
    maxh, Jul 14, 2010
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    fred2028 Sexy member

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    It's plastic. I wish it were glass.
     
    fred2028, Jul 14, 2010
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    Then you'd have a whole bunch of problems, for a start the lid wouldn't close properly, you'd have to somehow attatch it, it'd look horrible and also it wouldn't be hugely accurate given that the plastic sits about 5mm away from the screen.
     
    funky monk, Jul 14, 2010
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    Brendanmurphy Your Worst Nightmare

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    Technically its Plexiglass alot stronger then just plastic lol :p
     
    Brendanmurphy, Jul 14, 2010
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    maxh Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, you're right, best to remove the plastic. It's kind of flimsy and gives when you push on it. It's a pretty crappy "feature" anyways. I don't see any benefit to it. All I see is glare and reflections... One more case where style trumps function detrimentally.
     
    maxh, Jul 14, 2010
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