Doesn't the XO Laptop, released by One Laptop Per Child, already use this technology. As far as I know they have already incorporated a superwide touchpad with multi-touch as standard, and to great success. So how does Apple's patent affect this. Perhaps, Apple's just using misdirection so they can release a touchscreen on the quiet.
HP has had plenty of time to fine-tune its finger-friendly TouchSmart software, and now, its newest model, the TouchSmart 610, ushers in a fresh design, highlighted by a hinge that allows the display to slide down and lie nearly flat.
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Doesn't the XO Laptop, released by One Laptop Per Child, already use this technology. As far as I know they have already incorporated a superwide touchpad with multi-touch as standard, and to great success. So how does Apple's patent affect this.
Perhaps, Apple's just using misdirection so they can release a touchscreen on the quiet.