LG Electronics introduces its Touch 10 monitor, ET83, optimised for use with Windows 8, which was launched by Microsoft last week. Whereas conventional touch screens enable two-finger dragging, scrolling and pinching, LG’s 23’’ Touch 10 monitor allows all ten fingers to be used simultaneously.
‘‘This is a compelling new product that re-imagines the touch experience and shows that LG is an industry leader in developing the next generation of touch monitor products,’’ said J.J. Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of the IT Business Unit at the LG Home Entertainment Company. ‘‘Smartphones and tablets have already proven that consumers are ready to fully embrace touch features. Our 10-point touchscreen takes it one step further by exponentially expanding the range of interactive possibilities. We believe this technology will excite and inspire software developers and users alike.”
LG’s Touch 10 monitor affords users the ability to use all their fingers at the same time, meaning they can perform a number of new actions, such as dragging and rotating multiple items simultaneously. The highly responsive touch screen also enables the user to take advantage of Windows 8 features, including the on-screen keyboard. The Touch 10 monitor also supports a capacitive stylus (purchased separately) should the user prefer a pen-like interface.
Full touch functionality is available as soon as the monitor is connected, and no extra software is required. The Touch 10 monitor will be available in the UK in January.
