Touchscreen Laptops
Ever since smartphones ate the world whole, tapping and Touchscreen Laptops have become an expectation in the new gear you buy. But tap the screen on any given laptop in your local electronics superstore, and it's a roll of the dice whether you'll get a response or just an oily fingerprint.
Touch screens are a staple of modern computing, but not every laptop has one. It's a feature that you need to shop for specifically. With some categories of notebooks, it's uncertain whether the machine will support touch. With others, their very nature is a virtual guarantee that they will—or won't. The key is knowing the difference.
We test hundreds of computers a year, many with Touchscreen , many without. Based on our in-labs testing and deep-dive reviews, we've compiled a group of the best touch-equipped machines that have passed through our hands. Below, let's run through the basics of laptop touch screens and why you might (or might not) want one.