The touchscreen monitor prototype is capable of 10-point multi-touch option, allowing users to perform multiple gestures at once simply by touching the screen, which is especially useful for portraying and interfacing with images, graphics, complex visual elements or architectural designs.
Shazam (and competitor Midori), both allow you to purchase songs you've tagged but, as is with all iPhone and iPod touch applications, the only option for music purchase is the iTunes store, now available over 3G connections as well as Wi-Fi.
It's multi-touch capabilities also provide users the option to quickly and easily rotate canvases on screen using gestures, perfect for illustration, sketching and painting.
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Those who want a more open Web-savvy alternative to the iPhone have had one for a few months in the T-Mobile G1, but those who have wanted a more open alternative to the iPod touch that leverages smartphone development will also have an option this fall in the Android-based Movit mini.
Finally, we'll briefly touch on a yet-to-be-released option that could give those of you interested in the XT pause.
As I've mentioned before, the "Selective Auto Completion" option - which means you don't have to touch out - that Transport for London (TfL) can use when there are large crowds also has flaws.
Unlike the Evo lineup, a mobile data option won't be in the cards, as the One Touch Tab assortment is limited to WiFi and Bluetooth 2.0.
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Gone is Android 2.x's ability to toggle ringer mute from here, a nice touch considering that you need to unlock, press power, and select a menu option otherwise.
The XPS 12 is a compelling option if you're in the market for a high-end, touch-enabled Ultrabook.
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"Motorola WILDER provides on-the-go consumers with a touch screen experience that is splash and dust-resistant, offering a cost-conscious option that is still cool, " said Paolo Prearo, general manager for Motorola's Mobile Devices business, Motorola Mobility Italia.
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In the past, we've made no secret about the fact that we prefer using Windows 8 with some sort of touch input device, but it's still nice to see Lenovo adding an extra option for folks who prefer keyboard shortcuts.
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While it would be great if Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) and Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) added touch to every device they produce, the reality is that there are still millions of consumers who want a cheaper option.
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