0 a computer screen that you touch to get information, buy something, etc.: --
touchscreen technology
It has a clamshell form factor, a 7-inch 800480 touchscreen display, and a full-size keyboard.
The interface is custom themed to fit the small form factor and touchscreen, analogue joystick, and keyboard-based inputs available.
Two control modes are available, novice and expert which adjust the sensitivity of the player's ship to the swipes on the touchscreen.
The main distinguishing aspect was its touch-screen interface with a stylus, a pen-like tool to aid with precision in a touchscreen device.
Some touchscreens use an ordinary or specially coated gloves to work while others use a special stylus/pen only.
It is similar in specification to other netbooks, but features an 8.9 rotatable touchscreen and a retractable stylus.
For flight preparation and mission control the user has to draw on a touchscreen tablet area of interest and enter waypoints.
The show is noted for its innovative use of a touchscreen to illustrate breaking news stories.