An idea for integration

[DaveP]

Okay then, I've been on these forums for a few days now, looking around, and noticing the horrible inefficient cash usage that a touch screen might be to me at this current point.

And then I noticed my PDA.



Now I know and have heard that this probably works in nowhere near the same way as touchbuddy does at current, but it might be alot easier/cheaper for people to use if it had integration with something like a PDA instead.

Not everyone has £100 to throw around for a touch screen, but I'm guessing a large portion of computer users somewhat have access to a PDA in various forms.


Sure, it would mean things like smaller screen size, etc. but that's what you get for a small PDA.



Don't think of this as an 'I'm forcing this idea on you and you will do it', just think of it as an idea.

[Vegas]

Hey DaveP, not a bad idea, I'm always looking for new ways to use my PDA. But, having used both devices, I think the PDA would be way too cramped. You have to make the buttons big enough to use with a finger, and you want enough commands per page so you don't have to constantly flip, IMHO. That, and my PDA doesn't respond to my finger, it only works with a stylus (well, I can use my fingernail, but that is a real pain). Just my two cents on it. I know a touch screen isn't cheap, but having spent many $$$ on different controllers over the years, I have to say, this is one of my best purchases ever (next to a HOTAS anyway).

[ruggbutt]

I don't think the PDA outputs commands to an external source. You'd have to do it via serial port or USB.