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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by inciampati on Thursday December 19, 2019 @02:42AM (#21832829)
Mice are sort of the simplest generic thing technologically possible 50 years ago that people can be taught to use.

Touch screens at least will be better.

A touch screen and a keyboard based interface is the fastest generic UI. I've been using touch laptops only for years. The mouse dies hard though. It's closer to the keyboard and I'm already proficient with it. I wonder if this will be true for kids growing up now.

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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by rini17 on Thursday December 19, 2019 @05:45AM (#21833708)
Even if touchscreen is faster (I'm not convinced), it is much less precise. You need huge UI elements, sparsely laid out. Standard rolldown menus are fine with mouse, awkward with touchscreen.
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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by TeMPOraL on Thursday December 19, 2019 @07:06AM (#21834145)
Add a pen to the mix and you're golden. I have a touchscreen 2-in-1 device with a pen, and I barely ever use the touchpad anymore.
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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by JaumeGreen on Thursday December 19, 2019 @05:39AM (#21833671)
> A touch screen and a keyboard based interface is the fastest generic UI. I've been using touch laptops only for years. The mouse dies hard though.

Touch it's ok with laptops, but when working on a desktop computer, with real monitors, some need another interface. I can't reach my screens from where I'm sitting comfortably, and if I could I'd place them further away.

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Re:Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower tha... by prometheus76 on Thursday December 19, 2019 @09:56AM (#21835382)
Trying to place a cursor to insert text, or trying to select text in general, can lead one to having to do breathing exercises to keep from punching the screen. I couldn't imagine doing my current job (BI developer) with a touchscreen and no mouse.
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