Thread: New n9 specs from the people with the prototype
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2010-08-27 , 08:00
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#121
Originally Posted by TheTree View Post
Does your desktop have a 4 in or smaller screen?
No, but then a phone is not a desktop, even although it has a bunch of applications that require precise selection. This includes painting apps, navigation, hieroglyphic input methods, and any web page not designed for a small-screened device.

Regarding precision versus accuracy:
Yes, that is what I meant: from the programming point of view this distinction is hardly relevant. You still get garbage readings either way. Of course, with the resistive screen on can use a stylus for more precise input, while the capacitive screen lacks this opportunity.

Except that the device does not become completely unusable. Conductive thread and/or glittens allow for the use of the device while still wearing something on your hands.
Eh... enter the Iron Gloves of Capacitive Touch...

There's also still the possibility of removing gloves, if necessary.
Have you tried this at -15oC, with wind? Do try, and keep 'em off for 10 minutes or so.

I own two iPod Touches, which I want to get rid of for reasons not related to the touch sensor. I also own 3 Palm PDAs, a Samsung Impression, a Nokia N810, and a Viliv N5, all of which have resistive screens.
So, have you got a chance to compare [apparently crappy] N900 touchscreen with the [apparently advanced] iPod touchscreen? Because I have, and aside from being able to use nails on the N900 they are not that much different in operation.
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