Post #4347972
2026-08-02 16:03 UTC
@GamesMissed@mastodon.social Yeah, I grew up with the DS, and it was fine. Large touch targets helped. I don't remember it having too much issue recognizing input, though. But it's not like one could actually write with it.
I've never used a palm device, actually. They also used resistive touch screens, though.
I don't know when capacitive touch screens were developed, but they didn't really become common/a thing until the mid 200s, with the original iPhone as (one of?) the first device(s) to have one.
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@nriley@mstdn.social 2026-08-02 16:13
@younata@hachyderm.io It's not supposed to be used with your finger, just with the stylus. I do sometimes forget when I come back to my Newton! Also keyboards were a thing (either using your computer as a keyboard, or attaching one with a dongle).