I bought a new laptop just before Win8 was released. Since it's introduction, I've watched a few users navigate with the touch screen and frankly, I'm perplexed. I use the Corel professional art program 5 days a week and have a difficult time using a touch pad, particularly in that application. Thus, I find it easier doing meticulous designs with a mouse. I have graduated from paper maps to a GPS. But, I've resisted the smart phones taking the place of my halo statue. Somebody is gonna have to drag me, screaming and kicking, into the 21st century. I just know it ain't gonna be pretty.:B