What does "Windows 8 compatible" mean?? Mine is not Touch screen??
1060484
It is a computer screen. Not an oversized smartphone. Only Microsoft seems to think that a smartphone and a computer are the same.
1060485
It's sales lingo, basically meaning that no extra software or steps are needed for it to function with the computer.
831073
This was bought for a friend that has a laptop with windows 8.1 on it. The laptop does not have a touch screen. It works fine.
2106958
I had the same issue and what I was told was that Windows 7 was not really built to be touch screen. I used the keyboard doc before my tablet became a bookmark and loved it. I would suggest either upgrading to Windows 8 or investing in a keyboard.
950754
Nope sorry. And you really need a mouse I've found. The touch pad really doesn't cut it with windows 8.
2238806
I do not know the answer to that actually... Sorry... I am fine using the windows 8, not sure what all the fuss was about...
1617544
I'm running Windows 8 and it's been working fine. I don't think that it would support touch, but I can't confirm that, as my laptop lacks a touchscreen. You can always try the eval copy to confirm, I think he offers a 21 day trial.
1796528
Mine was working, but had issues and had to reload and now says it is NOT compatible with windows 8???
1390980
If the operating system is Windows 7, which I got, it is not a touchscreen.
918509
No - it doesn't have a touch screen, which can be useful with Windows 8, but I haven't had any problems with it so far.
2076480
I have Windows Pro 7 and Windows XP working with device. I do not have a touch screen yet to use Windows 8 or 10 yet, but the device should work. No drivers needed.
429703
I am not a "gamer" so I have no idea. Windows 8 still is nearly impossible to work with.
1979606
Yes. Windows 8 does not require the touch screen to function but is designed to work with one. You can just as easily use your mouse and keyboard for typical functions.
1177285
It is not illuminated (I do not have windows 8 so I cannot say if it is compatible or not)
487263
Not touch-screen. I have Windows 7, I specifically didn't want windows 8 considering my technical purpose of using laptop. Moreover, I wanted to have a light weight with good configuration. I had shortlisted Alienware from DELL which is a gaming laptop and that is too good, cos it has a good configuration as good as Sony VAIO but only difference is Alienware has dedicated graphics card which is the best thing for any laptop. the weakpoint I see "from my point of view" it weighs for 2.77 kgs which I wanted to avoid. Again, it's individual's choice. Moreover, if you are specifically looking for touchscreen there are other good options in HP. Touch screen with windows 8 is a good combination. Touchscreen with windows 7 is not at all good. So end of the day, what you are looking for as per your needs while buying a new laptop, makes more sense.
1178464
It's a great little laptop, but it is not a touchscreen. I believe that they may have a new model out that does have a touch screen. Not really an issue for me since I can't stand Windows 8.
1150126
No it's not touchscreen, but it's Windows 8 and an amazing purchase! Does that help?
548080
Yes, this is a touchsceen laptop. Have been using it for 3 months and so far no issues with touchscreen on Windows 8.