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| Topic Started: Oct 26 2008, 01:46 PM (563 Views) | |
| Nivexonix | Oct 26 2008, 01:46 PM Post #1 |
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Well, we've come so far with computers, there is no doubt in my mind that we will get farther even faster. In fact, we already have Touch Screen PCs. So, what is your take on this? There are two that come to mind for me. The first is the HP Touchsmart (Link) and Microsoft's product. (I've forgotten the name but Bill Gates created a machine where you could literally place something on it, alter it, and print it. For example, place a photo on it, enlarge it, and print it.) It is really both cool and creepy to see that. It brings in a new world of capabilities to PCs though, which means it can probably go far later on. Note: PCs used here is Personal Computer, not Windows. |
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| Brandon | Oct 26 2008, 02:48 PM Post #2 |
 
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Plain touch screens on a desktop computer are not a good idea. You a trading a small movement of a mouse for reaching a couple feet away. On a laptop the screen is closer and thus it is a bit more feasible. On a phone the screen is already at your finger tips so it works well. |
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| Yorkshireman | Oct 26 2008, 03:03 PM Post #3 |
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The Microsoft version is called Microsoft Surface, here's the link: Clicky I watched a video, done by 'The Gadget Show', with the HP TouchSmart in it and I liked it. I love touch screens so, I welcome them. Some can still be clumsy but with some calibrating and patience it's all good. The HP TouchSmart is welcomed in my room any day.  Edit: Comments on the MS Surface: I like it... but it's not ready for home use just yet, well, certainly not in its current packaging at least. When it has been integrated into other platforms (e.g. kitchen surface) then it'll be good. I like the concept most definitely, it just needs putting into context. Edited by Yorkshireman, Oct 26 2008, 03:05 PM.
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| Darren Gilmour | Oct 26 2008, 04:22 PM Post #4 |
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tyhat looks amazing...................... i want one so much... they things get used for arcitecture i think. |
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| Nivexonix | Oct 26 2008, 07:17 PM Post #5 |
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Ah, awesome. I didn't realize they had made a page for it. That aside, I agree. It doesn't seem feasible to use everywhere at the moment, but it is really cool. And good point Brandon. |
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| Justin | Oct 26 2008, 07:29 PM Post #6 |
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I normally try to avoid touching my monitor at all costs, looks too dirty with all these fingerprints on it. That video for Microsoft's Surface was impressive though. Not having a keyboard will definitely take some getting used to. |
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| The sentinel | Oct 27 2008, 01:44 AM Post #7 |
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touch screen comps wouldnt work for me as i have a habit of snacking and would get that expensive screen all mucky |
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| FinalKiller0 | Oct 27 2008, 09:31 PM Post #8 |
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I was thinking the other day: what if teachers had Microsoft Surface to teach? They can type on it, draw on it, write on it, and all they need is a projector. Sure it will be dam And I know I am thinking way ahead of my self here, but having each student's desk be a surface as well. Having class discussions at home with a microphone, surface, and internet connection. |
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| Fission | Oct 27 2008, 09:36 PM Post #9 |
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Many of the teachers in my school actually have got SmartBoards (have markers/erasers that write to the virtual screen via projector) and they work quite well. They got it through a grant last year (three years ago, freshman year, one of my teachers got obsessed with the idea of the SmartBoard). |
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| FinalKiller0 | Oct 27 2008, 09:42 PM Post #10 |
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My technology teacher's higher level class students are making SmartBoard markers or something so the school doesn't have to waste money buying smart boards. The problem with smart boards is that you get in the way of the screen. Same with overhead projectors, excluding the fact that they suck. |
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| Nivexonix | Oct 27 2008, 10:40 PM Post #11 |
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My school was able to give teachers tablet laptops last year, which was great, once the teacher knew how to operate it. Having a surface for teaching would be extremely cool though. It'd be an easy way to transfer notes, turn in assignments, and prevent a lot of paper form being wasted. |
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| sexmod | Oct 28 2008, 07:47 AM Post #12 |
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http://moodle.org/ - already does that, plus it's free. our school uses it. |
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| Yorkshireman | Oct 28 2008, 08:53 AM Post #13 |
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<shudders at the word Moodle> The College I go to uses Moodle; great, now I can get work when am ill. |
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| Darren Gilmour | Oct 28 2008, 12:46 PM Post #14 |
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My school had those interactive whiteboards ( as we call it ) on the wall and an overall projector hanging from the roof. Its quite good as the teacher can go onb the internet by writing the url on the board even if its completely messy( it usually is) but before we had our new school built we had old faciltities whitch wree all broke... but i love the new school. |
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| Nivexonix | Oct 28 2008, 09:05 PM Post #15 |
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That's not exactly what I was saying, though a lot of schools have that. My school is even switching to that. Moodle is a Content Management System, but for schools. It's a website, practically. I was talking about laptops where you can turn the screen around and write on it, which is called Tablet PCs. The brand used at my school is Toshiba tablets, though only teachers have them. Students get regular laptops. |
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