What is the best type of touch screen? When someone asks that question I always ask them what applications they are using the screen for. It doesn’t matter what you use it for, but just having a display screen that can accept inputs is really good for a variety of uses. Think about your cell phone. You use it to make calls and take pictures but you could also use it to enter information into a system or even just to browse through web pages.

There are a lot of different types of touch screen displays out there. Some are monochrome, while others have very colorful screens. Some allow for more than one finger input, while others require you to use two or three at a time. And then there are those that are infrared based. These are perfect for use in automobiles because they don’t require all of your fingers to be on the screen at once.

What is the best type of touch screen to buy? The answer of course depends upon what you are going to be using it for. If you need a display screen for something like a phone then you’ll obviously want something with a bigger screen and better quality. If you are going to be entering information into a complex system like a computer then you’ll want a smaller screen that is not as susceptible to distortion. If you are a gamer then you are in luck because there are some high end gaming touch screen units that allow for up to four finger clicks.

So what should you look for when shopping for a touch screen unit? First of all you need to consider how light or heavy the unit is. Larger units weigh more so if you are going to be carrying it around then you need a lighter weight screen. But it has to be lightweight. Some screens are almost weighty because of all the extra glass and touch sensitive technology built into them. This makes them fragile and prone to breakage.

Another factor to consider when purchasing a new screen is the interface that comes on the screen. There are basically three types of touch screen interfaces. The first type is capacitive, which uses resistive and ionic wave technology. The second type uses the USB interface, which uses radio waves to interact with the display unit. Finally there is the infrared technology that uses very little energy but can detect a much larger area.

So, what is the best type of touch screen for your needs? Your choice really depends upon what you need it for and what type of use you anticipate. Remember though, always check with the manufacturer to make sure that they have tested the unit for you before you purchase it. And don’t just buy the cheapest product, you can find either. You might end up wasting your money and getting an inferior product.