05.02.2009 21:51 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Windows 7 multitouch: it's a gimmick (for now)

We've spent some time with Windows 7 Beta's new touch and multitouch features this week, and came away largely disappointed. It's not that they don't work, at least on occasion, it's that they don't really provide a comprehensive or pleasurable method for using a computer. The primary enhancements to the OS that really make touch usage possible include a taller taskbar, pinch to zoom and tap-and-drag scrolling. There's a fancy new onscreen keyboard that's actually usable, and those quick-swipe gestures from Vista remain for forward, back, copy, paste, undo and redo.Continue reading Windows 7 multitouch: it's a gimmick (for now)Filed under:

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