Multiple taps don't help; duration doesn't matter either, though duration is linked to pressure (through thumb physics). "Pressure" as measured by the tablet is influenced both by force applied and by area. True pressure would be force / area, but this is something closer to force * area^0.5 in my estimation; it's really related to the volume squeezed in a layer of the touch-screen, I think.

You may have seen my other threads and posts re my indecision whether or not to open my N900 package or dispose of the N900.
Apologies for the dual posting but I've posted the same question on the thread below but I don't think I've received a definitive answer:

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php...708#post406708

"Having read many posts and threads it seems that currently, using a stylus is absolutely essential.
Please confirm whether I'm correct in my assumption?
Thanks"