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So which touchscreen should you use?

Capacitive

ideal for all application in emerging markets such as India. Infromation Kiosks, POS, industrial, gaming, retail, ATMs, process control.

TouchPen

For dense menus in industrial applications, handwritting recognition.

Tough Touch

Unattended kiosks or where impact resistance is essential.

PrivacyTouch

ATMs

Near Field Imaging

Harsh environments, industrial areas and for impact resistance

4 and 8 Wire Resistive

Personal appliances, PDAs, phones, control panels, small displays. Not for monitors above 12".

5 Wire Resistive

A cheaper substitute to capacitive. Recommended if users will be wearing gloves while touching the screen.

Infrared

Now obsolete. Not used much.

Acoustic

Not recommended in dusty environments as common in many emerging markets such as India.


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