Portronics HandMate

**Santy** · 18-05-2013

Portronics HandMate is a flexible solution of having a touch interface on your non touch pc screen. If you are having Windows 8 system and willing to add a touch based device, then there is nothing simpler than HandMate. It is an easy to use device that converts your existing screen to a touch screen. The Metro UI of Windows 8 features tablet interface which is not so handy on regular pc. While by adding HandMate you can save ample of your time in accessing applications and operating your system. The touch screen device is easy to configure. Once the receiver attached to the monitor you can via usb connection use the stylus as your mouse. The Tablet PC Input settings of Windows allow you to configure more settings and adjust the sensitivity. The operation is simple. It is not really a best device in terms of touch output, but to some extent it helps you to leave your mouse aside. It is optimized to work with almost all kinds of applications and games. The response time is near to the mouse. But uncomfortable for writing.

Features:

Simple Touch Feature
Plug and Play
Portable design
Scratch Free Pen Tip
Touch and Write on Pc Screen

Portronics HandMate is a plug and play device. It is not just designed for Windows 8. You can use that also on Windows 7. But on Windows 8, it is much easier to work on Metro UI. While on Windows 7 you can enjoy all basic task of touch support. HandMate is a kind of cost effective solution of having a touch UI on your current monitor. So there is no additional cost on buying a separate hardware or spending a huge amount on touch based devices. HandMate is a unique product with easy configuration. It is a plug and play device. It works on input drivers and no third party applications. Complete optimized for Windows, you can manage the settings through Tablet Input Panel. The package comes with a scratch proof stylus, base unit, digital pen and an usb cable. The scratch proof stylus ensures that there are not marks on your screen while using it. Because most of the stylus nib is made up of hard plastic material that can create scratches. But HandMate here has a brush type nib that remains soft on the screen. So even if you press hard sometime there is no damage to the screen. There is a side button available on the digital pen to perform additional actions.

**Santy** · 18-05-2013

Pen is powered by two tiny SR41 batteries. The performance looks to be fine here. There is no light indicator on the pen that can provide you status of its usage. The pen shape stylus is a bit uncomfortable to use when the screen is laid straight. You have to bend that a little towards backside and then use it. But it works great on paintbrush and some basic games. Compared to a Pc, it far more comfortable for netbooks and laptops. With simple configuration your existing screen is converted to touch based interface. Mostly recommended for Windows 8. If you are having issue with the touch usage, you can calibrate the screen through Tablet PC settings. It is not available on Desktop Edition, while you can find the same inside Control Panel in Netbooks.

Conclusion

HandMate is an easy solution for converting your existing pc to a touch screen system with less investment. It is simply to configure and easy to use also. The plug and play features makes it far easier. There are hardly any products like this available in the market that can give you unique benefit on your current PC with less hassle. The cost of HandMate is Rs.4999. So that is not really a costly solution in terms of touch screen interface.

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