[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Display

Touchscreen

A display that accepts direct finger input; modern panels support multi-touch gestures.

Also known as: Touch Screen Multi-touch

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Touchscreen panels sense finger contact directly on the display. Phones and tablets are always touch; laptops may be touchscreen: Yes/No in specs. Multi-touch enables pinch-to-zoom and swipe gestures.

See Touchscreen: No and Windows Precision: Yes (driver quality) on laptop pages.

Related Technical Terms

Refresh Rate

How often the screen redraws per second (Hz); higher feels smoother but uses more power. Display

Screen Resolution

The number of pixels on a screen (e.g., 1206×2622); more pixels means a sharper image. Display

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