I have a new Lenovo w530 notebook with Windows 8.1 as the OS. My notebook is not touch screen. Will an external touch screen monitor work with it?
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There is no reason why the monitor will not work. I have a similar configuration with my ViewSonic, that utilizes both a desktop and a Laptop. The desktop is attached using a Docking Device. Both systems are running Windows 8.
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It will need a HDMI or VGA and a USB connection. I can't think of a reason it wouldn't work.
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I buy these for point of sale systems at my work. I've only played with them for a few minutes myself but if I recall correctly, the touches are just registered as left mouse clicks. I don't remember installing software (though it may come with drivers and such) and everything worked fine. So you shouldn't run into any issues.
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Good thought-Seems to me, if your laptop has a "USB" input for a external mouse, it should work fine. The thing is, think of the "touch" from the screen as the mouse.
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Yes, it should since Windows 8 utilizes touch screens. You may want to go to www.viewsonic.com and look at their information, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. It's a great monitor.
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Since it is similar in size to a Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2, it should, especially if you are using it without connecting to power or peripherals. When I connect my tablet to an external monitor, the cable goes in at the bottom where normally the frame is, so I have to turn the tablet upside down. The display re-orients itself, so the only thing that is a little odd is that the Windows button is at the top. This stand adjusts so well that you can set it to any angle, e.g. when connecting to a large monitor I set up the tablet between my keyboard and large monitor for those situations where I want to use the touch screen. Since it is similar in size to a Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2, it should, especially if you are using it without connecting to power or peripherals. When I connect my tablet to an external monitor, the cable goes in at the bottom where normally the frame is, so I have to turn the tablet upside down. The display re-orients itself, so the only thing that is a little odd is that the Windows button is at the top. This stand adjusts so well that you can set it to any angle, e.g. when connecting to a large monitor I set up the tablet between my keyboard and large monitor for those situations where I... » Read More Since it is similar in size to a Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 2, it should, especially if you are using it without connecting to power or peripherals. When I connect my tablet to an external monitor, the cable goes in at the bottom where normally the frame is, so I have to turn the tablet upside down. The display re-orients itself, so the only thing that is a little odd is that the Windows button is at the top. This stand adjusts so well that you can set it to any angle, e.g. when connecting to a large monitor I set up the tablet between my keyboard and large monitor for those situations where I want to use the touch screen. « Show Less
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I would not recommend installing Windows 8 on a non-touchscreen notebook like this one... it becomes very counter-intuitive without a digitizer to touch in the Metro-interface. I had to do a bit of modding to get Windows 8 to give me a Start Menu back and start the computer into classic Windows desktop. I then just wiped the computer and went back to Windows 7, since that was what I got after all of the modifications on Windows 8.
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Yes I have Windows 8 touch screen Asus...works like any other sdhc...I loaded it with music for my psp...
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I had the same question based on descriptions of other multitouch monitors. I am using it with windows 8.1 and it works just like a tablet. You can touch it anywhere and it registers and responds to the touch. I don't think 5 or 10 point applies to touch monitors used with Windows 8
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One quick note. I originally ordered the Lenovo with the touchscreen. It was a terrible product. Exchanged it for this one. I don't remember the model # off hand, but it had the same basic specs and features as this one (minus a touchscreen). LeNOgo!
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To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend a lot more control within programs or applications, especially games.Good luck! To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend... » Read More To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend a lot more control within programs or applications, especially games.Good luck! « Show Less
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Yes. With Windows 8. My wife uses it for Facebook and e-mail, for those purposes it has been a perfect laptop. She has opted for a bigger monitor so the touchscreen isn't in use - but worked fine.
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No, you would have to buy a monitor that's specified as "touch screen". But you can use the mouse to click on the icons in Windows 8
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The monitor uses the eGalaxTouch software to allow the PC to communicate with the touchscreen. A CD with the software was missing so I had to download and use eGalaxTouch driver software. Anyway, there is a chance newer software or software updates will need to be developed to work with Windows 8.
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Not sure but touchscreen usually has connectivity via USB connection between PC and monitor.
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Hi J. Waldron I have monitors connected to two Dell 19 Inch my laptop is a fujitsu with windows 7 operating system and it works fine, if nesecites work with external monitors I counsel you to buy it, I'm happy with this team .
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The monitor is not a touchscreen but the Windows 8.1 operating system on this computer system supports touchscreens with a modern style interface but also has a XP/Vista/7 like desktop interface. I really don't like the modern color block interface so I stick to the familiar desktop interface. I use the free software "Classic Shell" to get the Windows 7/8/8.1 Start Menu and Windows Explorer to look and/or behave more like XP.
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Here' what I found on online help If you have a touchscreen, touch input is on by default and can't be turned off. If you expect your laptop or monitor to respond to touch and it doesn't, check the manufacture's website to make sure it supports touch and that you have the correct drivers installed. Check for urself: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/touch-pen-settings-faq
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You cannot get touch without using USB, but you may be able to get display but I have not connected the monitor to anything but a PC and Chromebook via DisplayPort.
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Yes this will work with Windows 8 which is why I spent the extra money to buy this touchscreen. You do need to run a USB cable from the back of the monitor to your computer for the touchscreen to function.
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I am using it with Windows 8.1 on a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro with two external monitors. Once in a while, the monitors are not recognized when I plug in the USB cable. Unplugging and replugging brings them online without fail.