So why test a tactile screen on Digitalversus? We wanted to know the advantages if all monitors eventually had this characteristic.  And to answer this question, we used the T1930SR-1 on a daily workstation as a normal screen also trying to fully benefit from this unique capability.  We surfed on our website with tactile controls and used this function in gaming.  In reality, the technology isn’t suited for all applications and a number of games are unplayable if we do without the mouse and keyboard.  However, there were some very pleasant surprises.

•    As the video shows (in French), navigating on the Internet with your finger is very pleasant.  For our Product Face-offs, for example, this was very effective and intuitive.  Selecting products and the various tests was well suited to this function.

•    Using the calculator was obviously very easy.

•    Looking at photos turned out to be practical and using tactile controls was much better than a mouse.

•    And then there were games.  For example, Minesweeper wasn’t easy as the squares are small.  In this case and this also goes for those that lack tactile precision, it can be better to change into a lower resolution than the monitor’s native one.  There is no longer a problem in 800 x 600, although proportions aren’t respected and sharpness suffers due to downscaling.

•    Chess in Vista was truly amazing!

•    Civilization:  I have to admit I fell for this game, though I’m an adult and am still a fan.  Civilization with tactile controls is possible and we ended up starting to play again!