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Didn't razer do this some time ago? I think this kind of thing is pretty cool, but ultimately, a touchpad below my keyboard is akin to the ones on the dashboard of many modern cars (though a lot less dangerous) in that I don't want to look there.
Also I think there was a gaming computer with a screen for a numpad.
that is very confusing i am sure the next step, someone will replace the physical keyboard, with full size touch screen and software keyboard and future laptops will come with two screens and no keyboard ... and they will be like tablets with double screen, and then someone will sell a physical keyboard accessory to the two screen laptop and .. it will be very confusing
In any case, far better than removing a set of useful keys from the top of a physical keyboard.
Add: this also enables new types of casual games, similar to Wordament, Angry Birds etc. Oh, and better smudge tools on Photoshop.
This makes far more sense than apples touch bar, especially if it was modal with a few different keys that brought up different screens.
I think this is a wonderful idea, given that touchscreen responsiveness and power optimization have been a focus of research over the last decade. At worst it's a touch pad, at best it's so much more. Of course a lot depends on how software developers will embrace it - and I hope Linux users get some love. (I wish Asus and reviewers will stay away from gimmicks like watching movies on it.) In any case, far better tha…
that is very confusing i am sure the next step, someone will replace the physical keyboard, with full size touch screen and software keyboard and future laptops will come with two screens and no keyboard ... and they will be like tablets with double screen, and then someone will sell a physical keyboard accessory to the two screen laptop and .. it will be very confusing
[1] https://www.cnet.com/news/no-keyboard-no-problem-welcome-to-...
OK, I skimmed but didn't see: what if I rest my palms on my trackpad? I don't want random actions taking place because of this.
that is very confusing i am sure the next step, someone will replace the physical keyboard, with full size touch screen and software keyboard and future laptops will come with two screens and no keyboard ... and they will be like tablets with double screen, and then someone will sell a physical keyboard accessory to the two screen laptop and .. it will be very confusing
Already done many years ago:
https://www.theverge.com/2011/10/29/2509236/acer-iconia-6120...
When I was looking for an inexpensive touch pad for a product idea, it appeared that small touch screens were only marginally more expensive -- and worked better -- than available off-the-shelf touch pads. That was without even lighting the display up. But of course the temptation to use the display for something would have been irresistible.
that is very confusing i am sure the next step, someone will replace the physical keyboard, with full size touch screen and software keyboard and future laptops will come with two screens and no keyboard ... and they will be like tablets with double screen, and then someone will sell a physical keyboard accessory to the two screen laptop and .. it will be very confusing