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You interact with a touch screen monitor constantly throughout your daily life. You will see them in cell phones, ATM’s, kiosks, ticket vending machines, manufacturing plants and more. All of these use touch panels to enable the user to interact with a computer or device without the use of a keyboard or mouse. But did you know there are several uniquely different types of Touch Screens? The five most common types of touch screen are: 5-Wire Resistive, Surface Capacitive touch, Projected Capacitive (P-Cap), SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave), and IR (Infrared).

We are often asked “How does a touch screen monitor work?” A touch screen basically replaces the functionality of a keyboard and mouse. Below is a basic description of 5 types of touch screen monitor technology. The advantages and disadvantages of type of touch screen will help you decide which type touchscreen is most appropriate for your needs:

5-Wire Resistive Touch is the most widely touch technology in use today. A resistive touch screen monitor is composed of a glass panel and a film screen, each covered with a thin metallic layer, separated by a narrow gap. When a user touches the screen, the two metallic layers make contact, resulting in electrical flow. The point of contact is detected by this change in voltage.

Surface Capacitive touch screen is the second most popular type of touch screens on the market. In a surface capacitive touch screen monitor, a transparent electrode layer is placed on top of a glass panel. This is then covered by a protective cover. When an exposed finger touches the monitor screen, it reacts to the static electrical capacity of the human body. Some of the electrical charge transfers from the screen to the user. This decrease in capacitance is detected by sensors located at the four corners of the screen, allowing the controller to determine the touch point. Surface capacitive touch screens can only be activated by the touch of human skin or a stylus holding an electrical charge.

Projected Capacitive (P-Cap) is similar to Surface Capacitive, but it offers two primary advantages. First, in addition to a bare finger, it can also be activated with surgical gloves or thin cotton gloves. Secondly, P-Cap enables multi-touch activation (simultaneous input from two or more fingers). A projected capacitive touch screen is composed of a sheet of glass with embedded transparent electrode films and an IC chip. This creates a three dimensional electrostatic field. When a finger comes into contact with the screen, the ratios of the electrical currents change and the computer is able to detect the touch points. All our P-Cap touch screens feature a Zero-Bezel enclosure.

SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) touch screen monitors utilize a series of piezoelectric transducers and receivers. These are positioned along the sides of the monitor’s glass plate to create an invisible grid of ultrasonic waves on the surface. When the panel is touched, a portion of the wave is absorbed. This allows the receiving transducer to locate the touch point and send this data to the computer. SAW monitors can be activated by a finger, gloved hand, or soft-tip stylus. SAW monitors offer easy use and high visibility.

IR (Infrared) type touch screen monitors do not overlay the display with an additional screen or screen sandwich. Instead, infrared monitors use IR emitters and receivers to create an invisible grid of light beams across the screen. This ensures the best possible image quality. When an object interrupts the invisible infrared light beam, the sensors are able to locate the touch point. The X and Y coordinates are then sent to the controller.

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Previously, traditional monitors were frequently in use in personal computers for various purposes, but now touch screen monitors are replacing these traditional monitors. Touch screen monitors are way more complicated than the traditional monitors. They have very design and functions. Touch screen monitors are active devices whereas traditional monitors are passive devices.

The design of the touch screen monitors is in such a way that they display an information from the PC onto the whiteboard. Moreover, they have to send the information back to the PC, unlike the traditional screen that simply had to display the information. Touch screen monitors send information back to the PC via a USB cable. These innovative monitors have other different features from like resolution, screen size, type of technology they use (IPS, LED, etc.), brightness, number of ports, whether these monitors include speakers or not.

Touch screen monitors come with a variety of the features that are not present in traditional monitors. Due to these distinctive features, touch screens monitors are a better option as compared to traditional monitors. Below are some of the unique features of Touch screen monitors.

Touch screen monitors are designed in such a way that they encourage collaborations and boost productivity. They offer flexibility to the users for school, work, and entertainment.

Touch screen monitors come with a beautifully designed ergonomic stand, which is quite durable and provides support. It can rotate in all the directions. It allows you to move your display towards you effortlessly. It also allows you to type and touch with ease, while you can tilt it to 60°. This makes the touch screen monitors a good option for homes, clinics, classrooms and for other professional uses.

Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) is useful for mounting flat monitors, Televisions and other displays to mount them on walls or to help them stand. This gives more viewing flexibility to the touch screen monitors.

Enabling the touch system is quite easy. You need to simply connect the USB cord of the PC to the touch screen monitor’s USB port. For the projection of the images onscreen, you can make use of the connectivity of VGA, DVI, and HDMI.

Using your fingers, you can do multiple things, like you can pinch, slide, tap, stretch, turn with your fingers. The multiple touch feature is innate and simple when used for Windows 8. It recognizes about ten touch points simultaneously.

The edge-to-edge glass of the touch screen monitors is big enough to provide a clean and smooth interactive experience. The glass is designed in such a way that it improves color hues, sharpens images and enhances color contrast. Overall it enhances image quality.

Touch screen monitors provide enhanced screen clarity. It provides a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (max and provides a high contrast ratio. The viewing angle is wide, which provides effective collaboration. The viewing angle is 178°/178°.

The touch screen monitor has an auto mode feature. It offers optimization of the appearance of individual apps through initial configuration color settings. Every app has a preset mode.

Low Power Consumption: Touch screen monitor has a power consumption of 20 Watts. The touch screen monitors use 28.5 % less energy than traditional monitors. They are environmental friendly devices with features that have the ability to consume less power as compared to the other devices.

The Power Nap feature oftouch screen monitors dims the monitor’s light when it is not in use to save energy consumption. Dynamic dimming helps to lower the brightness of white screens; again, it helps to save power.

I need to replace my PC setup at home, so your article on buying a new family PC was really great for me. Currently the PC is only used by the children for accessing the web, running Minecraft, iTunes, playing The Sims etc. I would really like to try using a touchscreen monitor to get the best out of Windows 8. I am aware of the argument about gorilla arms, but after using an iPad, I find myself prodding all computer screens with an (unrealistic) expectation that something should happen.

You can add a touch-sensitive screen to any PC – or even an old laptop – by buying a touch-sensitive monitor. There must be a market for them, because most leading monitor suppliers offer them. This includes Acer, AOC, Asus, Dell, HP, Iiyama, LG, Samsung and ViewSonic. The less well-known HannsG also has competitive offerings.

However, touch sensitivity requires extra technology, which is an extra cost, especially for large screens. Touch-sensitive monitors are therefore more expensive than traditional designs, which must restrict the size of the market.

As you have found, there are lots of all-in-one PCs with touch screens, but they are basically laptop designs with separate keyboards. Slimline designs impose thermal constraints on the processor, which will typically operate at a TDP between 15W and 35W, or less. The processor will be throttled when it gets too hot, and the PC may shut down. By contrast, spacious desktop towers can use processors that run at 45W to 90W or more, so you get more performance for less money.

Towers provide space for adding more memory, ports, faster graphics cards, extra hard drives, optical drives (DVD or Blu-ray) and so on. They are also much easier to repair, so they should last longer. The main drawback is that they take up more space than laptops or all-in-one designs. This may be critical if you want to mount the screen on a wall, which is common with touch-screen PCs used for public information access.

You must consider the flexibility of the design. While the “gorilla arm” argument is simplistic to the point of stupidity – teachers have been using blackboards for centuries – there are important considerations to do with screen distance and angle.

The better all-in-ones provide flexibility to handle different programs and different uses. Often the screen leans back, and in some cases, can be used in a horizontal position. This makes it practical to play electronic versions of family board games, navigate around maps, play a virtual piano, and so on.

Desktop monitors are usually designed to be used with the screen in a vertical position, and relatively high up. This puts the screen a long way from your hands, so you are less likely to use it for touch operations. This contrasts with using a laptop, where the screen may be as handy as the keyboard.

If you decide to go for a touch-screen monitor, choose one that is easy to tilt backwards and possible to use in a horizontal position. Obviously, you should be able to return it to an upright position for word processing and so on.

Alternatively, you can buy any touch screen you like, if you mount it on a monitor arm that enables the screen to be moved around. This may actually be a better option, but it will probably cost more.

Touch-screen monitors are a bit more complicated than traditional designs, because they are active rather than passive devices. Traditional screens just have to show a picture, whereas touch-screen monitors have to feed information back to the PC. They often do this via a separate USB cable that runs next to the VGA/DVI/HDMI/etc video cable.

Monitors also vary according to the number of touch-sensitive points. This can range from five to 40, but 10 is usual for Windows 8. Further, different monitors may use optical, resistive or capacitative touch technology. Capacitative touch provides the same experience as using a tablet, which is what you want.

Some monitors support a new standard: MHL (Mobile High-definition Link). This enables you to connect a compatible smartphone or tablet to the monitor to show videos with high-resolution sound (up to 7.1 channels, including TrueHD and DTS-HD). The mobile device gets charged while it’s attached.

Other considerations are the usual ones: screen size and resolution, brightness, type of technology (LED, IPS etc), number of ports, whether it includes loudspeakers, and so on. Since you’re a developer, you’ll probably want to knock out a quick spreadsheet to compare all the options.

Note that touch-screen monitors designed for Windows 7 – probably with two touch-points – are less than ideal for Windows 8, where the bezel has to be flush with the display for edge-swipes. However, I don’t expect there are many Windows 7 touch monitors still on the market.

I have very little experience of different touch-screen monitors, and haven’t tested any, so you will need to do your own research. I can point to some of the products that are available, but unfortunately it may be hard or impossible to see them before you buy one.

PC World, for example, only seems to offer three touch-screen monitors. These are all Acer models with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and screen sizes of 21.5in (£179.99), 23in (£249.99) and 27in (£379.99). These have MHL support, USB 3.0 and tilt stands that adjust from 80 to 30 degrees, so you could do worse. The 23in IPS-screen Acer T232HLA looks like the best option.

Other touch-screen monitors that might be worth a look include the 23.6in AOC Style i2472P (£262.98), the 21.5in Dell S2240T H6V56 (£207.38) and the 23in Dell S2340T (£339.95). There’s also a ViewSonic TD2340 for £199.99, apparently reduced from £439.99, and a 24in Samsung S24C770TS for £449.99.

If you have a modern Windows 8 laptop, then you can probably use Windows 8’s touch gestures on its built-in touchpad. In the same vein, you could just buy a touchpad for your desktop PC and use it with a cheaper non-touch screen. Logitech’s rechargeable Touchpad T650 is an expensive option at £114, though the wireless T650 looks a better buy at £39.99.

Touch-screen monitors have become more and more commonplace as their price has steadily dropped over the past decade. There are three basic systems that are used to recognize a person"s touch:

The resistive system consists of a normal glass panel that is covered with a conductive and a resistive metallic layer. These two layers are held apart by spacers, and a scratch-resistant layer is placed on top of the whole setup. An electrical current runs through the two layers while the monitor is operational. When a user touches the screen, the two layers make contact in that exact spot. The change in the electrical field is noted and the coordinates of the point of contact are calculated by the computer. Once the coordinates are known, a special driver translates the touch into something that the operating system can understand, much as a computer mouse driver translates a mouse"s movements into a click or a drag.

In the capacitive system, a layer that stores electrical charge is placed on the glass panel of the monitor. When a user touches the monitor with his or her finger, some of the charge is transferred to the user, so the charge on the capacitive layer decreases. This decrease is measured in circuits located at each corner of the monitor. The computer calculates, from the relative differences in charge at each corner, exactly where the touch event took place and then relays that information to the touch-screen driver software. One advantage that the capacitive system has over the resistive system is that it transmits almost 90 percent of the light from the monitor, whereas the resistive system only transmits about 75 percent. This gives the capacitive system a much clearer picture than the resistive system.

On the monitor of a surface acoustic wave system, two transducers (one receiving and one sending) are placed along the x and y axes of the monitor"s glass plate. Also placed on the glass are reflectors -- they reflect an electrical signal sent from one transducer to the other. The receiving transducer is able to tell if the wave has been disturbed by a touch event at any instant, and can locate it accordingly. The wave setup has no metallic layers on the screen, allowing for 100-percent light throughput and perfect image clarity. This makes the surface acoustic wave system best for displaying detailed graphics (both other systems have significant degradation in clarity).

Another area in which the systems differ is in which stimuli will register as a touch event. A resistive system registers a touch as long as the two layers make contact, which means that it doesn"t matter if you touch it with your finger or a rubber ball. A capacitive system, on the other hand, must have a conductive input, usually your finger, in order to register a touch. The surface acoustic wave system works much like the resistive system, allowing a touch with almost any object -- except hard and small objects like a pen tip.

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A 10-point multi-touch screen refers to a touch screen that has the ability to recognise and respond to ten simultaneous points of contact. This allows you to easily zoom, flick, rotate, swipe, drag, pinch, press, double tap or use other gestures with up to ten fingers on the screen at the same time.

Initially, touch screen products could only recognise one point of touch and perform one touch movement at a time. The technology then advanced to two points of contact and many touch screens still use this older technology.  But a screen that uses 10-point multi touch technology allows users to perform more complex actions on their touch screens than ever before. It also deals well with a shirt sleeve touching a screen, or a little droplet on the screen which can confuse two-point technology.

Some examples of where the 10-point multi-touch technology is best utilised is in product promotion and data visualisation situations. It allows businesses to tell their story and users can move seamlessly interact and browse through catalogues, data, images, simulations and 3-D presentations.

In presentation scenarios, large multi-touch monitors with 10-point multi-touch technology enable two or more people to operate the same monitor at once, performing independent functions. Applications of this can be in teaching, where a tutor can have two students making two separate input functions at the same time. Commercially, large displays can be used by multiple clients at the same time, either in retail or the hospitality sector. A good example is in a retail store, where a sales rep and a client can both collaborate and perform actions simultaneously on the same touch screen.

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You do not need to calibrate the image projector before lecturing; with LED lighting technology, IFPDs provide a clear image all the way; and thanks to the IR touchscreen, you can annotate your presentation with almost anything, a dry/wet finger, pen, or stylus.

Commonly, the overlay is a piece of protective glass hemmed in by the IR touch frame, in which Infrared LEDs and photodetectors are embedded. A kind of optical bezel will be inserted between the glass and the frame to fix the frame and transmit infrared light emitted by those LEDs.

Through the optical bezel, IR LEDs emit invisible infrared beams forming grids on the surface of the overlay, Photodetectors are installed across from the LEDs to detect interruptions of beams if touch events on the overlay happen.

As long as an opaque object touches the surface, it will blot out the light beams. Photoreceptors in both directions (vertical and horizontal) can detect this interruption by that object, finally localize the x and y coordinates, and then send the signal to the processor to respond with relevant action.

Better display – without other substance between the LCD and overlay, IR touch screens offer the best light transmission, so they can render more vivid images without color and brightness loss.

Supports multi-touch – with windows and android 9.0 double OS, it can support as many as 40 touchpoints simultaneously. That means it can support up to 4 students interacting together on an IFPD.

Short response time – commonly less than 8ms, IR touch screens localized touch events by detecting light interruption, so they are accurate and quick to respond with actions.

More flexible in customizing screen sizes – by adjusting the numbers of LEDs and photodetectors embedded in the overlay frame, you can fit any custom-made monitor with an infrared touch interface

Clear images – compared with many camera or projector-based systems, equipment with IR touch screens often adopts backlight LED. So, wherever lighting environment they perform in, they can provide clear images to the audience.

No loss of screen display– Since LEDs and sensors are designed to be fixed in the frame that is around the monitor, the screen can display an unrestricted view.

Write with any object – you can write on an IR touch screen with anything, a bare finger, a gloved finger, wet hands, or a pen, as long as it is not transparent.

No calibration – a traditional smart projector board may require regular calibration to display correct pictures, however, devices with IR touchscreen do not need to calibrate the IR LEDs and sensors to guarantee a normal function.

No pressure is required to write – Resistive touch screen technology perceives the writing track by pressure, which can damage the screen after a long time of usage, while IR touch screen technology by detecting light interruption, so you can write freely without having to push hard on the screen.

Of touch screen technologies, infrared and projected capacitive are the top two types that are mostly utilized. However, they are applied to different applications due to the differences between them.

For PCAP touch screens, There is a layer of transparent electrode film that is fixed between the LCD panel and the cover glass, when the human finger touches the screen, the current through that film changes, and the signal of x and y position will be transferred to the computer.

For IR touch screens, the equipment detects the finger’s position by detecting the block of invisible lights from the infrared LEDs that are embedded in the touchscreen frames.

So you will often see a bezel in the IR touchscreen, which is used to transfer the infrared light to the surface of the overlay, while the PCAP touchscreen does not require the bezels.

IR touchscreen can be activated by anything that is not transparent, whereas PCAP types only accept bare fingers, thin surgical gloves, or cotton gloves.

The electrode film in PCAP touchscreens is expensive, especially when it comes to large screens, but for IR ones, when it is applied to large-scale screens, you only need to add a few LEDs and correspondent detectors, apparently, the IR touchscreen solution is more cost-effective in large interactive displays, such as the interactive digital board, which are used for presentation in business meetings.

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@Glaza You should look at the system requirements and/or documentation of any displays you want to consider purchasing to see what they say in terms of minimum OS version. Windows 7"s touch support isn"t as strong as Windows 10"s, but when I worked at a game development studio, the graphics artists had Wacom Cintiq displays. They had stands that essentially caused the display to lie almost flat along the desk surface to mimic the feeling of drawing on paper, and they used digital pen input. They worked fine on Windows 7 because Windows 10 didn"t exist back then. But they"re also quite expensive since they"re designed for artist-level sensitivity, which is much higher than you would need if you"re focused purely on document markup.

There"s an alternative you might want to consider. My sister is a teacher, and she marks up documents and draws things on an iPad with an Apple Pencil. I realize that"s a second device, but it will be much less expensive than something like a Cintiq, and you might even find that it"s a more practical solution overall because an iPad is obviously more portable and can do a lot of other things as well, as opposed to having a touchscreen display that is not portable, only works when connected to your PC< and only adds touchscreen support to your existing setup rather than giving you a full additional tablet.

In simple terms, a Resistive Touch Screen is a touch-sensitive computer display that responds by applying pressure. It’s made from two resistive-coated transparent sheets that are separated by a small air gap. When contact is made to the surface of the touchscreen, these two sheets are pressed together. Each sheet has horizontal and vertical lines that register the precise location of the touch. Because the touchscreen senses input from contact with nearly any object (finger, stylus/pen, palm, etc.) resistive touchscreens are a type of passive technology. All this means is that the Resistive Touch Screens do have an internal power source, and so rely on electromagnetic energy transmitted from an RFID reader.

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A Digital Resistive touch screen works by applying pressure to the screen, and can be operated by pressing a finger, a stylus or even a fingernail onto the surface. This type of touch screen works on an X-Y matrix.

Capacitive Touch Screen panels look similar to digital panels to the user, but they do not require pressure to operate. A simple touch of the finger draws a small amount of current creating a voltage drop, therefore, it does not need as much physical pressure on the screen. This can help ensure the touch screen’s longevity. Since both layers of a Capacitive Touch Screen are glass, it allows for higher resolution and can detect multi-touch. Generally, Capacitive Touch Screens are more expensive due to their complex structure.

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The TD-45-10 is an aluminum panel display made for industrial environments. This industrial touchscreen monitor can be connected to any computer, but most often times it is connected to a rugged fanless box PC. This offers a two piece rugged long life cycle solution. It can also be connected to another touchscreen panel PC, where it can operate as a cloned display or an extended desktop. The same model is available in screen sizes from 7" to 21.5" and with either a resistive touchscreen or a projective capacitive touchscreen. This monitor has several different mounting options. When panel mounted, the front bezel is IP66 rated and protected from liquids and dust.

. Not only do you need to assess its specs and check its memory and hardware, but you also have to consider whether you need a regular non-touchscreen laptop, a fancy gaming model, or go for newer models with touchscreens. Today’s modern crop of touchscreen laptops has its pros and cons, just like any other laptop feature.

Having a laptop with a touchscreen can offer many benefits. As technology improves, these devices become more integrated within our lives. Here are some of the pros when buying a touchscreen laptop.

The main goal of having a touchscreen on laptops is to streamline navigation. Compared to trackpads and mouse devices, users can perform tasks more manageably, and it’s simpler to launch and shift between applications. Moreover, you can also use the touchscreen feature to get your work done if the trackpad or keyboard stops working.

often prefer a touchscreen feature. There are laptop models equipped with a touchscreen display and stylus so users can efficiently generate sketches of artworks on the go at their convenience. A touchscreen and stylus display combo can be a highly convenient feature package for students, as it eliminates the need to have to carry around several heavy notebooks for classes.

Touchscreen laptops tend to come with fantastic brightness and superior color vibrancy, accuracy, and reproduction compared to non-touchscreen displays. The majority of touchscreen models feature displays with higher resolution.

respond to touch better than matte ones. Many users who work with color often typically choose touchscreen models due to their fantastic color brightness and accuracy.

There can be many benefits to having a touchscreen laptop. However, it’s not always a positive experience. Technology advances quickly, but there are still some faults with the systems that we use. Here are some cons about having a touchscreen laptop that you should be aware of.

mean that the computer’s hardware has another set of processing tasks to take care of thanks to the touch panel. If you’re planning on frequently using the touchscreen feature, you will need to have a spare battery. Other battery-related questions to consider include the following:

Having a touchscreen feature will add to the price of the laptop. Some manufacturers offer higher-resolution touchscreen displays, which elevate the cost further.

Laptops featuring touchscreen displays are great for dim lighting areas but can be difficult to use under direct lighting. The glossy finishes on touchscreen models respond faster to touch, but this kind of finish also easily attracts fingerprints, smudges, and the like.

One of the best non-gaming laptops of the year. This ultraportable is one of the first touchscreen laptops that can compete with the MacBook Air. A top-of-the-line Core i7 processor and endless plugin features make this laptop all-around top-notch. USB Type-A, HDMI, and USB Type-C ports make this ultraportable an easy favorite.Size: 11.6 x 7.8x 0.6 inches

holds a high ranking in every list of best touchscreen laptops and remains one of the best laptops on the market years after its first release. This luxurious device comes with reliable performance, and all-day battery life, and a streamlined design. While the price tag is on the higher end, the Dell XPS 13 is worth every cent.Size: 11.6 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches

Touchscreen Laptop might be the best touchscreen laptop that you can get on a limited budget. Don’t expect it to do everything, but this little 15.6 inch HD laptop can do quite a bit.

This user-friendly touchscreen offers 4GB RAM and a processing speed of 2.16GHz. 500GB of storage on the hard drive alone provides plenty of space, but you can always expand with the use of its USB ports.

, offering 12 hours of battery life, 8GB of RAM, and a fast processor. If you prioritize battery life, non-touchscreen laptops are typically the best choice since touchscreen displays eat up battery rapidly.

Users of touchscreen laptops mention that the touchscreen feature assists with productivity since it helps them get tasks done faster. Touchscreen models are highly feasible for specific tasks, such as doing creative work from sketching to drawing and taking quick notes. The display is more easily navigated because you can directly use your fingers. Moreover, touchscreen models are aesthetically pleasing and offer exceptional color brightness and accuracy, which is excellent for those who work with color a lot.

As we discussed above, these models also offer certain disadvantages. They are heavier, more expensive, and use more batteries than regular laptops. When it comes to the touchscreen feature, you should consider your personal needs and think about how the advantages of touchscreen laptops meet those needs.

A laptop with a touchscreen is precisely that. This refers to a computer with a keyboard, mouse settings, and ports like a standard laptop, but it does feature a touch-sensitive screen.

Working with a laptop computer can be a challenge—especially if you need to multitask with multiple windows open once. But when you’re on-the-go, it isn’t practical to lug around a full-size monitor. This is where portable monitors come in: These external second screens are designed to be mobile and go where your laptop goes. The best portable monitors can dramatically increase your available screen real estate, which can improve your productivity without requiring the same weight or bulk as a dedicated monitor.

“Portable monitors are mainly aimed at business travelers looking for enhanced productivity while on the road,” notes Paul Gagnon, vice president and industry advisor on consumer technology at research firm The NPD Group. “But they can also have utility for hybrid workers or students not looking to invest in a dedicated home office setup for space or financial reasons.”

Portable monitors typically come in sizes that pair well with laptop computers—14 to 17 inches—and typically offer a baseline resolution of 1080 pixels. The larger you go in screen size or the more screens you add, the heavier your remote work setup will be. Some monitors stand apart with 2K or 4K resolution, a touchscreen display, a fast refresh rate, built-in speakers, or some combination of all four. There are many other considerations too, and we’ll help you navigate them all.

No matter which flavor of portable monitor you choose, these handy devices can help you do more in less space—wherever you may be. To guide you in your search, we’ve done the testing and research to narrow down the best portable monitors available right now.

Screen size: 15.6-inch | Screen type: LED | Resolution:4K | Ports: USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI | Weight: 2.9 pounds | Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches | Touchscreen: Yes | Speakers: Dual stereo

The SideTrak Solo is a free-standing portable monitor, unlike most other models from this company that attach to your computer screen. The Solo is among the priciest models we’ve seen, but it also packs all of the features you could want in a monitor—with 4K resolution, a touchscreen and built-in speakers. It connects to your computer using a single cable and also has a built in blue light filter to help reduce eye strain.

Screen size: 15.6-inch | Screen type: LCD| Resolution:1080p|Ports: 2 USB Type-C, OTG Micro-USB, Mini-HDMI, 3.5mm audio | Weight: 2 pounds | Dimensions: 14 x 8.8 x 0.43 inches | Speakers: Dual stereo

The Newsoul MDS-15608 monitor comes in at a budget price, one of the lowest we’ve seen for adding a second screen to your setup—especially for a model with multiple inputs on the monitor itself. It displays content at 1920 x 1080 resolution, with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a 16:9 aspect ratio. This highly affordable monitor comes with a wall mount and a foldable screen cover that doubles as a stand for either horizontal or vertical use. The screen has a 178-degree viewing angle, making it useful for sharing what’s displayed on your screen with others—like a PowerPoint presentation.

The monitor connects to the laptop using a USB Type-C port for both power and imaging. It also has a second USB Type-C port and an OTG Micro-USB port for connecting additional peripherals. Its dual stereo speakers deliver 360-degree spatial audio, unusual for such a compact unit. Whether you use this monitor for everyday computing tasks, viewing photos or videos, or for playing games, it delivers a second screen at an attractive price.

Its 16:9 aspect ratio LED screen has an anti-glare coating to help with eyestrain, has a 178-degree viewing angle and is rated at a reasonably bright 300 nits. The adjustable base includes two USB 3.1 Type-C ports for connecting to your laptop. The monitor includes a protective sleeve to make it easier to take with you.

All portable monitors are, by definition, easy to tote around. But this Dell 14 Portable Monitor C1422H was designed to take portability to the next level. At a mere 1.3 pounds, it won’t add much weight to your travel bag. And at 14-inches, it pairs well with most 13- to 15.6-inch laptops, without adding the extra heft and bulk of a larger 15.6-inch portable monitor.

This screen also has a maximum brightness of 300 nits, brighter than some laptops and other portable monitors. To help prevent eye strain, it also has blue-light reduction built in. Without speakers or lots of ports, though, this monitor is all business, making it good for work but not play. It has just two USB Type-C ports, one on each side of the monitor’s adjustable base. The idea is that one port can be used to connect the monitor with your computer, while the other can be used to plug in a power adapter and utilize pass through power—both the computer and monitor simultaneously.

Screen size: 15.6-inch | Screen type: LED | Resolution: 1080p | Ports: Micro-HDMI, USB Type-C | Weight: 2 pounds | Dimensions: 19.1 x 12 x 0.3 inches | Touchscreen: Yes | Speakers: Dual stereo

The Asus ZenScreen MB16AMT 15.6-inch display sets itself apart by having a built-in rechargeable battery inside its slim, two-pound chassis. This monitor offers 1,920 x 1,080 resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate and a 16:9 aspect ratio. Also built in are two 1W internal speakers for stereo sound. The 7800mAh battery lasts for up to four hours per charge.

The monitor adapts automatically to horizontal or vertical orientation. Its touchscreen works with Windows, Android and Chrome OS. The certified flicker-free backlit screen also has blue light filtering. Together, these features work to mitigate eye fatigue. The included Smart Case protects the screen during transport. It folds out to create a multi-position tabletop stand.

Screen size: 15.6-inch | Screen type: LED | Resolution:1080p | Ports: USB Type-C, Mini-HDMI | Weight: 2.1 pounds | Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.6 x 14 inches | Touchscreen: Yes | Speakers: Dual stereo

The ViewSonic TD1655 is a 15.6-inch touchscreen portable monitor at one of the best prices of any similar model from major manufacturers. This pick is one of the few touchscreen monitors to work with both Macs and PCs, thanks to ViewSonic’s vTouch driver. This driver enables full touch and gesture control on the display when paired with macOS Big Sur, Catalina, Monterey or Ventura running on Intel, M1 or M2 chips. The touchscreen works without the driver on Windows 10 or newer computers with USB Type-C connectivity. While the monitor lacks its own built-in battery, it can either utilize your computer’s power supply or be plugged into an electrical outlet and power both the computer and monitor simultaneously.

The TD1655 has a 16:9 aspect ratio and comes with a screen cover and a built-in stand for use in either horizontal or vertical orientation. It also comes with a passive stylus for use on the in-cell capacitive LED touchscreen. The screen is flicker-free—with a blue light filter to reduce eyestrain. And it packs two 0.8 watt speakers, plus an impressive 250 nits of brightness.

Screen size: 15.6-inch | Screen type: LED | Resolution:1080p | Ports: 2 USB Type-C | Weight: 1.9 pounds | Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 0.22 inches | Touchscreen: Yes | Speakers: Dual stereo

Australian start-up Espresso Displays’ eponymous V2 model comes in 13- and 15.6-inch versions with a touchscreen, along with a 13-inch version without touch. Espresso’s prices are a bit more than some competitors, but all models share the same stylish design aesthetic, plus a bevy of features other portable monitors don’t have. Take the 15.6-inch touchscreen portable monitor, for example. It has a brushed aluminum and glass chassis and a super-slim (0.2-inch) design, with a 16:10 aspect ratio display and two USB Type-C ports. The maximum screen brightness is 300 nits.

This model works with a pressure-sensitive stylus, though the tool doesn’t come with monitor and costs an extra $79. However, the stylus supports 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity to closely mimic the feel of pen and pencil—making this a great choice for drawing or writing on screen. Other optional accessories include a choice of stands, the coolest one being the espressoStand, a $69 foldable magnetic stand for mounting the monitor for vertical or horizontal viewing. Last but not least, this pick is versatile. The Espresso comes with its own software, called Duet, allowing you to use the touchscreen on both Mac and PC laptops.

Screen size: 12.5-inch | Screen type: LCD | Resolution:1080p| Ports: USB Type-C, USB Type-A, Mini-HDMI | Weight: 1.3 pounds | Dimensions: 12 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches

While this is a smaller size display than most, the SideTrak Swivel’s design is very different from other portable monitors. This 12.5-inch monitor has a magnetic mounting frame to attach the screen to your laptop’s existing display. It then pulls out from behind the screen when needed. This approach makes it extremely easy to transport and ensures both displays are at the same height. You can manually adjust the SideTrack’s viewing angle, or rotate the monitor 360 degrees. If you’re looking for some detachment, the Swivel’s collapsible mounting frame also allows the monitor to stand on its own using a built-in kickstand.

This version of the SideTrak Swivel Portable Monitor is compatible with Windows or Mac laptops, with a built-in display between 13 inches and 17 inches. It is not, however, compatible with Microsoft Surface devices that have their own kickstand, or with many 2-in-1 laptops whose screens may be contorted in different positions. The 16:9 monitor’s refresh rate is 50Hz (most portable monitors are at 60Hz), but its brightness is higher than others, at a maximum of 300 nits. The unit comes with the mounting plates needed to attach it safely and securely to your computer.

Screen size: Two 10.1-inch displays | Screen type: LCD | Resolution: 1080p | Ports: USB Type-C, Mini-HDMI | Weight: 2 pounds |Dimensions: 7.5 x 12 x 1 inches

The Xebec Tri-Screen 2 uses a mounting frame to attach two slide-out 10.1-inch displays to the back of your laptop’s existing screen. Each Xebec display slides out from behind your laptop—one on each side of your laptop’s display—thus creating a highly portable three-display work area. Installing these two monitors and its bracket requires the supplied frame clamps, but nothing extra, like magnets or glue.

Screen size: 15.4 inches | Screen type: LED | Resolution: 1080p | Ports: USB Type-C and Mini-HDMI | Weight: 1.6 pounds |Dimensions: 14.5 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches | Touchscreen: No | Speakers: Two

For less than $200, you can easily connect this Lepow C2S portable monitor to your laptop computer and benefit from an additional 15.4 inch screen. You get 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixel) resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate. The display weighs a mere 1.6 pounds and utilizes a built in (adjustable) kick stand that allows it to be positioned horizontally or vertically. The 178-degree viewing angle means you don"t need to be positioned directly in front of the monitor to see what’s displayed. Meanwhile, the dual built-in speakers generate stereo sound, although there’s also a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones.

The LG Gram + View 16-Inch is one of the few portable monitors with a 2K (2,560 x 1,600 pixel) resolution display. This monitor produces crisper images than a typical 1080p display can, and it does so in vibrant color thanks to its 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space, a common measure of color in the film industry and a great reason to use this display for viewing movies and TV. It has a 60Hz refresh rate and 170-degree viewing angle.

With a 16:10 aspect ratio display, the Gram + View weighs just 1.5 pounds, making it surprisingly light for a 16-inch screen. The included folio cover can be used as stand in landscape or portrait orientation—handy if you want to view documents in full length, for example. This monitor has two USB Type-C ports, but it lacks an HDMI port to easily connect a console-based gaming system. It also lacks built-in speakers, so you’ll need to rely on your laptop’s sound or bring a portable Bluetooth speaker.

Beyond the portable monitors on our list above, other models abound—albeit many are from less established or unknown brands. If your goal is to find a portable monitor and save money in the process, we found these money-saving deals available now.

When selecting a portable monitor, consider how and where you expect to use the device. These details help determine your resolution and screen size requirements, as well as whether an attached screen might be a better choice.

Consider the overall size and weight of the monitor, especially if you expect to carry it along with your laptop when on the road. Smaller screen sizes are lighter than larger ones, by nature. An attached monitor may make sense for its smaller and lighter size. It also conveniently attaches to your laptop’s screen, so you can carry everything as one unit.

As a secondary monitor used for multitasking, you may find a smaller size display will accommodate your work habits and need for extra portability. Meanwhile, if your work requires photo editing, writing, drawing or annotating, choosing a second monitor with a touchscreen display will be likely be beneficial.

Many portable monitors rely on your laptop’s power, unless they come with their own built-in battery. Some monitors have a second USB Type-C port, through which you can attach your own power source. If you’re using a monitor powered by your laptop, then expect your laptop’s battery charge to run low faster. And the monitor will drain power faster still if it’s 4K, since higher resolution displays require more power. Power might be one reason brightness suffers on a portable monitor, so we advise looking for monitors with an LED backlight for a brighter display that’s usable in a well-lit environment.

This is display panel technology used by monitors to produce better colors and widen the display’s effective viewing angle. Especially if you"ll be playing games, viewing graphic or video-based content, or working with high-resolution digital images, look for a monitor using IPS. At the same time, beware lower-cost models that use less capable display technologies.

While some portable monitors have two tiny, low-powered speakers built-in, chances are the speakers built into your computer offer higher-quality audio. For the best audio experience, consider using headphones or wireless earbuds with noise cancellation, as opposed to relying on the audio that some of these portable monitors can generate. Check out our picks for the best wireless headphones and earbuds.

All non-touchscreen portable monitors can work with a Mac or a PC. Some models can work with other operating systems, such as ChromeOS or Linux, so double check the specs if you want to use the monitor with one of those operating systems. Touchscreen portable monitors are a bit trickier. All support have Windows, but only some support additional operating systems—including ChromeOS and Android. If you want to use the monitor with a Mac, look specifically for monitors with a dedicated driver or software to enable touch on the Mac. ViewSonic, Espresso and SideTrak all come with some variation of Mac software.Use your Apple iPad as a second screen for your MacBook or iMac thanks to the SideCar feature.Apple

Portable monitors are small, compact, and lightweight computer screens designed to be connected to your laptop computer to greatly expand the on-screen real estate available to run your favorite applications.

Most portable monitors rely on your laptop computer’s battery power to function—requiring just one cable to link it with your computer. This option will reduce your laptop computer’s battery life between charges. However, some portable monitors have their own built-in rechargeable battery. All are easy to transport and will likely fit within your existing laptop case, briefcase, or carry-on bag.

The best portable monitors come in a wide range of sizes. The size you choose is a matter of personal preference and should be based on your work habits and needs, as well as how much you want to spend.The SideTrak portable monitor attaches to the back of your laptop computer"s existing screen and ... [+]provides a second screen.SideTrak

Some portable monitors are extremely compact and provide an extra 12- to 14-inch display, although it’s more common for a portable monitor to offer at least a 15.6-inch display. A few displays go up to 17 inches. Displays larger still are more cumbersome to travel with and typically need to be plugged into an electrical outlet to function, making them less portable and more like a smaller desktop monitor.

As for thickness, most portable monitors are less than 0.5 inches and the monitors themselves weigh less than two pounds. Most come with a travel case or cover—making them very easy to transport with your laptop computer. Of course, this varies based on the screen size and model you choose.

A portable monitor adds screen real estate, either doubling or tripling your screens (if you get a multi-screen model as from Xebec). This makes multitasking much easier—allowing you to view multiple applications at once. The extra screen space can be particularly useful if you’re using a laptop computer that has a smaller built-in display, such as a 13-inch ultraportable laptop.

It all comes down to what you use your computer for, whether being able to multitask is important to you and how much physical space you have to set up your equipment on a desk or flat surface. Most people discover that having two or even three screens can be extremely beneficial to increasing their productivity and making their workflow easier. However, not everyone needs a 4K resolution portable monitor or one that’s 15-inches or larger. You’ll typically save money going with a smaller display that offers 1080p resolution.

In the past years, the use of touch-enabled devices has skyrocketed. The convenient nature of a touch screen enables users to get the maximum value out of their devices. However, people who work with touch-enabled Windows 10computers are experiencing issues with the touch screen not working. In this article, we’ll help you fix them.

An easy fix can be applied by simply running one of Windows 10’s many integrated troubleshooters. This tool aims to quickly identify and fix issues with your touchscreen, making the process faster and more cost-efficient.

Follow all of the on-screen instructions to identify any issues with your touchscreen. Select the appropriate action to fix or get more information about the error if anything is picked up.

If restarting the driver didn’t do the trick, you should move on to try reinstalling it instead. The steps below show the tested and accurate method of uninstalling the touchscreen drivers, then reinstalling them with only a few clicks.

Touch-enabled Windows 10 devices come from the factory already calibrated and optimized for the best performance. If you or someone else manually calibrated your device’s touch settings, make sure to reset them to default, as this can result in issues with your touchscreen.

Your Power Management settings may disable your touchscreen from time to time, causing it to disconnect and stop working temporarily. You can quickly fix this by making one minor adjustment in the Device Manager. Follow the guide below for further instructions.

After the update has successfully been installed, make sure to check the performance of your touchscreen. If it still doesn’t seem to work, you might need to contactMicrosoftand seek a professional to restore your device.

Touchscreen Monitors are an excellent way to provide easy data input while minimizing the spread of bacteria and contaminants. POSGuys.com carries many great touch screen monitors ideal for anywhere from clinic self check-in kiosks to the operating room.

Featuring a spill-proof design and resistive touch screen, the Tom-M5 touchscreen monitor is excellent for use in operating rooms or areas requiring easily sanitized and secured equipment. Its resistive touchscreen allows health care professionals to operate the touch monitor even while wearing latex gloves to further minimize risk of contamination and if necessary any blunt tool can be adapted to operate as a stylus.

The 1519LM medical widescreen LCD touch monitor is resistant to water, dust, grease and is virtually drip proof. Sporting an IPX1 seal and a special gasket to protect the screen in hostile environments, this medical touch monitor is easy to clean and acceptable for use in the operating room where contamination is a concern. The 1519LM is available in resistive (Accutouch) touchscreen technology, allowing for operation by gloved hand or impromptu stylus and capacitive (Intellitouch) touch technology which grants more precision and ease of use but is limited to operation by bare hand or stylus only.

The 1519LM medical widescreen LCD touch monitor is resistant to water, dust, grease and is virtually drip proof. Sporting an IPX1 seal and a special gasket to protect the screen in hostile environments, this medical touch monitor is easy to clean and acceptable for use in the operating room where contamination is a concern. The 1519LM is available in resistive (Accutouch) touchscreen technology, allowing for operation by gloved hand or impromptu stylus and capacitive (Intellitouch) touch technology which grants more precision and ease of use but is limited to operation by bare hand or stylus only.

Ideal for self-check-in kiosks in clinics or even hospital operating rooms, the 1928L Medical touchscreen monitor provides an easy-to-clean input method for doctors, nurses, or patients unable to use keyboards. Elo"s Intellitouch and Accutouch technology allows styluses and gloved fingers to navigate, excellent for minimizing the spread of contaminants. The IPX1 seal protects from water drops, making it easily cleaned and sanitized. Available in touch and non-touch models, the 1928L is an an excellent choice for any hospital or health care provider.

Ideal for self-check-in kiosks in clinics or even hospital operating rooms, the 1928L Medical touchscreen monitor provides an easy-to-clean input method for doctors, nurses, or patients unable to use keyboards. Elo"s Intellitouch and Accutouch technology allows styluses and gloved fingers to navigate, excellent for minimizing the spread of contaminants. The IPX1 seal protects from water drops, making it easily cleaned and sanitized. Available in touch and non-touch models, the 1928L is an an excellent choice for any hospital or health care provider.

Elo’s 2400LM medical touch monitor is a fantastic solution for nursing station operations, paperless charting, patient self check-in, medical record keeping and computer aided therapy. Its sharp 24 inch touchscreen features great contrast and bright colors with options of resistive or capacitive touch technology. The 2400LM medical touchscreen monitor meets many public health standards and is also protected by a 3 year manufacturer warranty for maximum peace of mind.

Elo’s 2400LM medical touch monitor is a fantastic solution for nursing station operations, paperless charting, patient self check-in, medical record keeping and computer aided therapy. Its sharp 24 inch touchscreen features great contrast and bright colors with options of resistive or capacitive touch technology. The 2400LM medical touchscreen monitor meets many public health standards and is also protected by a 3 year manufacturer warranty for maximum peace of mind.