Not exactly, resistive is older tech, but new resistive screens are on par with capacitive screens. Just like everything else it depends on the user, if you want a stylus resistive is pretty much a must. They can also be less expensive for similar performance.
Anybody who says either cap or resist are better than the other, in all circumstances, is selling something.
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can someone please tell me what a resistive touchscreen actually is?
You know the touch screens that have been around for years, the ones that feel kinda soft and plastick?
Those are resistive screens.
The better, new ones do feel a little better.
Misspelling plasticky doesn't bother me, cause I don't think it's really a word.
Accidentally backspacing the "y" however, just makes me look like I can't spell.
Dammit.
ah, ok, so in effect the "resistive touchscreen" means a cheaper and older touchscreen ? :)
plasticky should be added to the dictionary ASAP!!!!
Not exactly, resistive is older tech, but new resistive screens are on par with capacitive screens.
Just like everything else it depends on the user, if you want a stylus resistive is pretty much a must.
They can also be less expensive for similar performance.
Anybody who says either cap or resist are better than the other, in all circumstances, is selling something.