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Old 09-19-2008, 11:46 AM
DaleReeck
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theon View Post
Correct me if I'm wrong. The functional aspect of the touch interface between the iPhone and WM devices is mainly due to the type of screen that is being used.

Is there anything holding back manufacturers from using the same capacitative screen as the iPhone for WM devices?

edit: 100th post!
Well, there is the application issue. Many apps are designed for precise input with a stylus. A large number of apps would have to be re-written (with bigger buttons, fonts, etc) for iPhone-like compatibility.

By the way, I see from the picture that someone has a lot of iPhone apps installed
 
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