Do Touch Screens on Mobile Phones Actually Work?

Touch screens on mobile phones are becoming commonplace in today's technology crazy environment. At one time it was only the smart phones that commanding such a privilege. Now as the cost of this technology comes down, more and more mainstream devices are being fitted without keys. In this article we ask, can touch screens really replace the good old keypad? Or are we replacing old technology just for the sake of it.

Over the past year there have been many mobile devices that have been released with touch screens. First there is the LG viewty, one of LG's best offerings. The lack of keys can often make it difficult to type in text messages, but the front of the phone does look as slick as can be. In terms of functionality, it performs most tasks well and there is a big improvement in performance when surfing the web.

Next there is the stunning iPhone. This offering from apple is nothing short of breath taking. They have got the touch screen just right making it easy to text and write emails with its ultra responsive screen. Some have said that the price is too high for a device that is not even 3g, but apple know their market and know that they have a loyal following who are willing to pay top dollar for anything that they make.

Then there is the Sony Ericsson W960i. Sony Ericsson have been using touch screens on their p series mobile phones for years now. The W960i is the first time that they have crossed over to the W series and the response so far has been fantastic. Some say that the stylus is a little cheap, but this is a small fault that will be rectified in future models.

Overall we can see that all of these mobile phones perform well with a touch screen. Whether they provide the functionality provided by keypads remains to be seen. Perhaps for the time being manufacturers should follow Sony Ericsson and add both a touch screen and a keypad. At least this way you get the best of both worlds.

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