Tech Diversions

Multi-touch screens are cool and fun, but holding your arms up to a display for any length of time is going to get old.  So how do we take advantage of multi-touch when our arms get tired?  Well Microsoft is already taking a look at possible alternatives using the Mouse.  They’ve release several concepts that are reviewed at TechRadar.  Some look pretty interesting.

Wacom has updated it’s line of Bamboo tablets with touch capabilities, starting at $69.  It’s unclear whether they take advantage of Window’s 7 native touch capabilities or use a special driver.

Apple is also rumored to be working on some sort of hybrid touch mouse.

In the end I think we will see a combination of devices to fit specific needs.  I can see using the touch screen occasionally in the office but in a family room environment it could be the principle means of using the computer.  At least it looks like we’ll have choices.

Dell keeps ‘em coming.  The Latitude Z is a thin, stylish 16” laptop that packs a ton of innovative features like inductive charging and wireless docking.  They start at $1,799 and go Up.  Check out the reviews at Crave and engadget.