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Convert non-touch Windows 8 machine into Touchscreen device

If anyone have brought Windows 8 based laptop or PC, can easily convert their device into touchscreen. Portronics Handmate Pen that made possible to experience touchscreen with the non-touchscreen Windows 8 machine. This is a revolutionary accessory made for laptops, PC or any device installed with Windows 8 OS to convert normal screen into touch enable screen for convenience and ease of use. Infrared and Ultrasonic Technologies has been employed in this accessory that includes a small receiving unit and ultrasonic digital stylus for your non-touch screen device. It comes with Micro-USB cable, digital pen with 2x button cells, batteries and 2x brush-tipped styluses helps in making a stylus and converts normal screen into touch screen.

How to connect with PC or Laptop:
Before connecting it with PC or laptop, i remind you that it works with Windows 8 OS installed devices only. Now, you have to connect it to any available USB port on your Windows 8 laptop or PC and fix the receiving unit on one of the edges of the screen(as shown in the picture). Go to Control Panel to calibrate the screen (the device comes with instructions on where exactly to go) and it will take a minute to become comfortable with new device.
The Handmate Pen comes bundled with 500 hours of battery life and batteries that you have to put into the pen-shaped stylus and start operating your Windows 8 device by touching your laptop screen - swipe around the Windows 8 home screen, touch to start applications, swipe from edge to bring up the system menu and more, just like your device always had touch.
Pros:
  • It easily converts your PC into touch screen device by just Plug & Play technique.
  • It is small, portable and does not require any driver to install. It is available at Rs.4,999 at ebay.in
  • It is a cost effective accessory as compared to buy an expensive touch screen laptop.
  • Uses Ultrasonic and Infrared Technologies which makes it easy to use and gives good user experience.
  • Easy to slide, swap and drag to operate and also help in viewing Web &mail, zoom in & zoom out pictures, playing games, annotate on office document freely.
Cons:
  • If you are used to iPad, it will take sometime for the user to become comfortable with Handmate Pen. As it requires slightly heavier pressing.
  • Only works with provided stylus

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