That is a neat feature, and a great step in the right direction, but if you’re typing and working with Windows 8 your keyboard would still be in front of the display, forcing you to reach up and across to interact with the touch interface. Some all-in-one desktops, like the Acer Aspire models, can recline so that they are almost flat on the desk, but with a slight tilt so you can still comfortably view the screen. It’s awkward to have your hands on the keyboard to type, and then have to reach up and across your desk to tap or swipe the monitor. A touchscreen display is an obvious imperative for a tablet, and it’s a nice addition for a notebook or ultrabook, but it’s impractical for a desktop. Windows 8 has sparked a resurgence of massive all-in-one PCs complete with touchscreen displays. time only) Price as marked (50 off normal resale value Lmtd. Price as marked (50 off normal resale value Lmtd. There are plenty of Windows 8 desktop options available for pre-order. Toshiba - 23' Touch-Screen All-In-One Desktop Computer - 6GB Memory - 1TB Hard upgraded with Windows 10 pre-installed. While that’s better than no touching and swiping, it’s nowhere near as natural as taking the tablet out of its dock and just working with Windows 8 via the touchscreen. There is a strip on the top where the scroll wheel is found on most mice which allows you to also swipe left and right.

The mouse I’m using is one of the new Microsoft Sculpt Touch devices, which-as the name implies-has some touch capabilities. This Logitech Touchpad T650 will make all the difference for a Windows 8 desktop.

Windows 8 touch screen desktops