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    touchscreen or non-touchscreen?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Deihmos, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. Deihmos

    Deihmos Notebook Consultant

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    I am shopping for a new laptop and trying to decide between the envy 17t touch or non touch. Anyone have experience with both ? Can the touchscreen be disabled and does even make any difference if I chose the touchscreen ?

    Why is the touchscreen model cheaper than the non-touch?
     
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  2. Wilmingtech

    Wilmingtech Notebook Enthusiast

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    You can disable the touch interface on the screen in device manager. Not sure if HP makes a button or hot button combo to turn off.

    The difference in price on screens is a difference in hardware (ips / non ups) or different resolutions. A quick glance at the HP page shows the envy 17 Touch laptops are more expensive.

    I personally don't need a touch screen for a work laptop. Better suited for a convertible or tablet.

    -Sean
     
    Wilmingtech, Feb 29, 2016
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  3. Deihmos

    Deihmos Notebook Consultant

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    The touch is cheaper with the same specs.
    [​IMG]
     
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    Sweet. Take the Touch!
     
    Wilmingtech, Feb 29, 2016
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    As soon as I can get a 30% coupon. My configuration will cost $860 after the coupon.
     
    Deihmos, Feb 29, 2016
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