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Quanta demonstrates "look ma, no hands!" touch capabilities for Windows 7
jkontherun.com - 12/11/2008
Quanta demonstrates "look ma, no hands!" touch capabilities for Windows 7
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Although it's just an early beta, Windows 7 shows much promise and desirable features. One of this is the integrated support for multi-touch control and some hardware manufacturers are wasting no time in taking advantage of touch. Even when there's no smudgy touching at all. Take Quanta, for ...
WinHEC Taipei 2008: Quanta showcases new touch screen technology for Windows 7
digitimes.com - 12/11/2008
WinHEC Taipei 2008: Quanta showcases new touch screen technology for Windows 7
— digitimes.com — Quanta Computer recently showcased a new touch screen technology - Optical Touch – that will be compatible... with Microsoft Windows 7. (more) WinHEC Taipei 2008: Quanta showcases new touch screen ...
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Quanta demos Optical Touch system with Windows 7
Engadget — ... cameras placed at the top corners of the screen. That, Quanta says, still lets you perform all the usual multi-touch gestures in the same manner and, depending on the size of the display, could be significantly cheaper than a traditional touchscreen. Details on any actual products using the technology are expectedly a bit light at the moment, but Quanta says it plans to start mass production "soon," with some releases presumably planned to coincide with Windows 7's debut. [Via jkOnTheRun] ...

Quanta Optical Touch works with Windows 7 multitouch gestures
SlashGear — ... stationary use, and will begin mass production soon. While confirmed partners are unknown, Quanta has previously been tipped as the manufacturer for ASUS’ 20 and 22-inch Eee Top touchscreen all-in-one PCs.  ASUS CEO Jerry Shen has confirmed that the two devices will launch in the first half of 2009, and be followed by further, similar models.  Shen has also previously revealed that the company will begin to offer Windows 7 in 2009. [via jkOnTheRun] ...

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