Touch Screen technology...I hate it

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This_DJ_3

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Jan 31, 2010 8:38 PM
Camera's, phones, whatever it is...it never works right. I just had this random thought today while trying to flip through my sister's digital camera. You hit the screen three times to get it to do the action you want. This seems to be consistent with any touch screen device i've ever attempted to use.

Does anyone have my distaste for all things touch screen?
Jan 31, 2010 8:38pm
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Jan 31, 2010 8:40 PM
I have a touch screen phone and touch screen camera and don't have any problems with either one.
Jan 31, 2010 8:40pm
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Jan 31, 2010 8:44 PM
wildcats20 wrote: I have a touch screen phone and touch screen camera and don't have any problems with either one.
+1...maybe it's just operator error? :D
Jan 31, 2010 8:44pm
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mtrulz

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Jan 31, 2010 8:48 PM
If you have a LG Vu, I'm not surprised about it. It has the worst touch screen ever.
Jan 31, 2010 8:48pm
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This_DJ_3

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Jan 31, 2010 8:51 PM
lol, maybe i have dead finger tips that just don't register when they hit the screen or something.

But way to kill my rant boys...Good work
Jan 31, 2010 8:51pm
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ohiotiger33

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Jan 31, 2010 9:03 PM
Love my Droid and Ipod touch. Just faster than using a scroll wheel.
Jan 31, 2010 9:03pm
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Jan 31, 2010 9:04 PM
Mine is fine. I only have to hit the screen once as well. 3 times is a bit much, 2 at the most (IE, when Im on the internet.)
Jan 31, 2010 9:04pm
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queencitybuckeye

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Jan 31, 2010 9:22 PM
I'll join the others in blaming the ID 10 T error. :)
Jan 31, 2010 9:22pm
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GoChiefs

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Jan 31, 2010 9:26 PM
This_DJ_3 wrote: But way to kill my rant boys...Good work
That's what we're here for! :D
Jan 31, 2010 9:26pm
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This_DJ_3

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Jan 31, 2010 9:43 PM
Haha much appreciated. i have to say i thought there would be a stronger contingency opposing the touch screen with me
Jan 31, 2010 9:43pm
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Jan 31, 2010 9:45 PM
BB Storm here and I love it!
Jan 31, 2010 9:45pm
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Fly4Fun

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Jan 31, 2010 10:40 PM
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Jan 31, 2010 10:40pm
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Feb 1, 2010 12:13 AM
This_DJ_3 wrote: Camera's, phones, whatever it is...it never works right. I just had this random thought today while trying to flip through my sister's digital camera. You hit the screen three times to get it to do the action you want. This seems to be consistent with any touch screen device i've ever attempted to use.

Does anyone have my distaste for all things touch screen?
If your issue was with just one device, I could understand, but if the problem is consistent along all touch screen devices you've tried then it's definitely operator error. I've noticed that a lot of people who have issues with touch screens tend to press or touch to hard. They think that all touch screens are like the old school ones developed in the '90's that you had to press hard to get to work. They are very sensitive now and don't need much pressure.
Feb 1, 2010 12:13am
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Feb 1, 2010 2:16 AM
I love the iPod Touch. Works flawlessly...

I hated my Sprint Instinct.. That's possibly the worst touchscreen ever..

I got a Blackberry Curve now. Will probably be getting a HTC Hero by the end of the year..
Feb 1, 2010 2:16am
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DESCENTdmc

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Feb 1, 2010 6:57 AM
I dnt like touch screens that are actual pressure sensitive, I like the iPhones thermal use better
Feb 1, 2010 6:57am
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Feb 1, 2010 7:08 AM
I had the Voyager and EnV Touch and never had a problem with either (I mean I did but it wasn't the touch screen aspect).
Feb 1, 2010 7:08am
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Feb 1, 2010 8:06 AM
BB Storm. I would never go back to anything other than a touch screen.
Feb 1, 2010 8:06am
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dubnine

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Feb 1, 2010 9:45 AM
hate the touchscreens
Feb 1, 2010 9:45am
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Feb 1, 2010 9:55 AM
took me awhile to learn how to use my iphone properly. but i also have fingers that look like sausage links.
Feb 1, 2010 9:55am
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Feb 1, 2010 10:00 AM
I love it.
Feb 1, 2010 10:00am
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Feb 1, 2010 11:00 AM
DESCENTdmc wrote: I dnt like touch screens that are actual pressure sensitive, I like the iPhones thermal use better
I don't think they actually use thermal to register touches. They're capacitive which I think means that you need to touch it with something that is conductive to a certain degree (IE: your finger).
Feb 1, 2010 11:00am
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Feb 1, 2010 12:11 PM
I find that most people who struggle with touch phones are too impatient to either get used to it or adjust it to their style.
Feb 1, 2010 12:11pm
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Feb 1, 2010 12:33 PM
I am getting more and more used to my MyTouch, but everytime I used my gf's BB Curve I remember how much I miss an actual QWERTY keyboard.
Feb 1, 2010 12:33pm
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iluvz

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Feb 1, 2010 12:43 PM
I don't mind things that are touch screen, but for a phone, I'm not a fan. Love my curve 2.
Feb 1, 2010 12:43pm
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Feb 1, 2010 1:13 PM
LJ wrote: I am getting more and more used to my MyTouch, but everytime I used my gf's BB Curve I remember how much I miss an actual QWERTY keyboard.
Uhhh, the curve has a QWERTY keyboard. :huh:

Feb 1, 2010 1:13pm