Windows 7, The Power of Multitouch

Microsoft had some problems over the last few years due to various failings of Vista. Another one of its operating systems has been building up a lot of momentum and receiving praise, due to advancements in speed, the actual interface and suitability.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 7 will be available for pre-order from July 15th and that all new PC’s running Vista bought after the 26th June will receive a free W7 upgrade upon the official launch on the 22nd October

Upon launch windows 7 will be available in 14 languages around the world & is claimed to be the fastest global launch of a Windows Operating System.

The full RRP for Windows 7 Home Premium is £149.99, although Microsoft are offering a special offer from launch to the end of the year where users will be able to purchase a copy for £79.99. This deal may be extended but there is no official word on this yet

From the Subcom Blog

Touchscreen Touching base

October 8th, 2009

Capacitive touch screens are very popular for self service touchscreen applications, as they are durable, reliable and optically clear to allow the full brightness and colour of the display graphics to shine through. A clear glass sensor is attached to the front of the machines display, typically an LCD panel in one of the standard [...]

Touchscreen Learning Inside Out

October 5th, 2009

From five years long experience within the touchscreen kiosk industry, Rosendahl Concept Kiosk has learnt that there is more to making outdoor interactive and multimedia kiosks than simply making a good looking enclosure that can survive the weather. It also requires that the components inside the kiosk are housed at the right working temperature, without [...]