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etuoyo	2010-06-01 , 12:11
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Originally Posted by johnel

They are two different technologies that solve the problem in different ways - One is not necessarily better than the other.

I like resistive-type touch screens because it allows you to use a stylus thus giving you more accuracy - ideal for paint-type packages, photo-retouching.

Capacitive-type touch screens are more receptive and the added benefit of using a solid cover - e.g. glass.

If the n900 was a capacitive-type screen there is the possibility of shattering the screen and still scratching it.

Yes agree with that. Comes down to what you use it for. I don't use anything that needs a stylus so would very much have preferred a capacitive screen for better precision and avoiding the scratching issue. The only time I use my stylus is when I have to because of lower touch responsiveness on resistive screens such as when I am playing free cell. Would prefer to use my fingers but keep making errors.