We all have got used to touchscreens, as we most often handle touch mobile phones. Thus, as reflex action, we tend to touch our normal laptop screens to operate functionalities with a momentary presumption that it is touchscreen too.
In general, the rates of touch screen laptops is double that of normal ones. Worry not; you can easily convert your normal laptop screen into touchscreen with latest technology. Neonode, an adept company in optical sensing technology has launched AirBar, a new technology. This emits an invisible light and hence, senses users’ touch which then gets transferred to the computer’s operating system. The company calls it Zero Force Sensing Technology.
It is enough if you affix this device onto your laptop. Your normal laptop will instantly get converted to touchscreen laptop. Thus, you can user your fingers of paint brush to access touchscreen of your laptop.
This facility will be of great help and use for those who often play games or access photoshop applications. Similar to original touchscreen devices, these converted ones will also allow zooming and other functionalities. At the same time, this can sense multiple touches at a time.
The AirBar has tiny magnets on either sides which makes it easy for us to attach with the bottom of laptop. This should then be attached to the laptop via USB cable. Once this is done, you can start using the laptop as touchscreen one. This does not require downloading or installation of any software application which is an added plus.
It is to be noted that this can only be used on laptops with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems. This requires 50 mill watt power at the maximum. It gets powered from the laptop via USB cable. Hence, one need not worry about battery draining. Furthermore, this is flexible to use and can be used only as and when we need it.
This is available for 13.3 inches, 14 inches and 15.6 inches laptop screens. As far as Indian market is concerned, AirBar is available only for 15.6 inches screens. This is priced Rs 7000.
Instead of buying brand new touchscreen laptop, one can easily buy the AirBar and still enjoy the same desired feature at far lower price. Experts claim this to be affordable and smart solution.