{"id":3987,"date":"2012-03-20T12:29:51","date_gmt":"2012-03-20T17:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?page_id=3987"},"modified":"2012-04-03T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2012-04-04T00:52:23","slug":"resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens: Understanding the Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/resistive-and-capacitive.jpg\" alt=\"10 Rate\" title=\"Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens: Understanding the Difference\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2036\" \/><strong>By <a href=\"http:\/\/www.10rate.com\/jb-burden\">JB Burden<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most of our gadgets today feature touchscreens. We&#8217;ve long hand touchscreens on ATMs, supermarket check-out lines, and other public places. But you&#8217;ve probably noticed that the touchscreen on your smartphone or tablet works differently than the touchscreen at the bank drive-thru. Why is that?<\/p>\n<p><strong><font color=\"#440e62\">The difference lies in the type of touchscreen, either resistive or capacitive.<\/font><\/strong>  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resistive touchscreens sense pressure, from a finger press or a stylus. The surface of the resistive touchscreen flexes under pressure, and the machine detects where the pressure is coming from\u2014that is, which part of the screen you&#8217;re touching.<\/li>\n<li>Capacitive touchscreens don&#8217;t rely on pressure, and for that reason they require just the lightest touch. Their electrodes respond to only certain objects, like fingertips. Because you don&#8217;t have to use great pressure on a capacitive screen, you can use light swipes and taps to operate the touchscreen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Resistive touchscreens have the advantage of being slightly more accurate, and you can use objects besides just your finger to get them to work. Capacitive touchscreens require a specific kind of stylus to increase the sensitivity of the screen, and such a stylus can be more accurate than your finger. <\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/jb-burden\/\"><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/graphics\/authors\/jb_burden_50.jpg\" alt=\"JB Burden\" title=\"JB Burden\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><sup><strong><font color=\"#440e62\">JB Burden has been reviewing, and researching TVs and Electronics for more than 9 years. His topical &#8220;interests&#8221; include pixel orbiters, louvered screen filters, and in-plane switching panels&#8230; among other things.<\/font> <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/jb-burden\/\">See more about JB<\/a><\/strong><\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"bgheading\">More iPad and Tablet Articles<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/cosmos-vs-bluecell-stylus-pens\/\">Cosmos vs. Bluecell Stylus Pens<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/cosmos-stylus-pen.jpg\" alt=\"Cosmos vs. Bluecell Stylus Pens\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">Styluses come in handy whether you\u2019re using a tablet, smartphone, e-reader, or other device with a touchscreen. Some people even carry around their styluses to use on public ATMs or kiosks. A good stylus works on capacitive and resistive screens. &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/cosmos-vs-bluecell-stylus-pens\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/hde-ad-gcpd22-7c-vs-arkon-ipm-tab1-comparing-two-tablet-stands\/\">HDE AD-GCPD22-7C vs. Arkon IPM-TAB1: Comparing Two Tablet Stands<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/arkon-stand.jpg\" alt=\"HDE AD-GCPD22-7C vs. Arkon IPM-TAB1: Comparing Two Tablet Stands\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">The 7-inch tablet stand and carrying case from HDE and the Arkon portable fold-up tablet stand are two popular options for viewing the iPad or other tablet in an upright position. The HDE stand also functions as a protective carrying case and &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/hde-ad-gcpd22-7c-vs-arkon-ipm-tab1-comparing-two-tablet-stands\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/waterproof-ipad-2-cases\/\">Waterproof iPad 2 Cases<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/waterproof_ipad_case.jpg\" alt=\"Waterproof iPad 2 Cases\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">As iPads and other tablets become more commonly used in our day-to-day activities, we need a reliable protective case that safeguards the iPad from water splashes. Whether you want to enjoy your tablet at the pool or beach, or you have a messy kid &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/waterproof-ipad-2-cases\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"bgheading\">Related iPad and Tablet Top 10 Lists<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-tablet-reviews\/\">Top 10 Tablets<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/images\/tablets\/sonytablets_16gb.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 Tablets\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">Top 10 tablets for 2012 &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-tablet-reviews\/\">[more]<\/a><br \/> &nbsp; <br \/> &nbsp; <br \/> &nbsp; <\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-ipad-and-tablet-accessories-reviews\/\">Top 10 iPad and Tablet Accessories<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/casecrown-kindle-150.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 iPad and Tablet Accessories\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">Apple iPads and other tablets are all the rage, and owners are always looking for accessories that make the tablet experience even greater. We examined several accessories\u2014from protective cases and stylus pens to card readers and cleaning cloths &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-ipad-and-tablet-accessories-reviews\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-ipad2-cases-reviews\/\">Top 10 iPad 2 Cases<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img src=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/images\/ipadcases\/Case-Crown%28150%29.jpg\" alt=\"Top 10 iPad 2 Cases\" class=\"post_thumbnail thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"bgpara\">The ideal iPad 2 case protects your valuable possession from everyday wear and tear and allows you to use it in comfort and style. We looked for cases with the following qualities: 1. A built-in stand for holding it upright and\/or a slanted typing &#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/10rate.com\/best-ipad2-cases-reviews\/\">[more]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By JB Burden Most of our gadgets today feature touchscreens. We&#8217;ve long hand touchscreens on ATMs, supermarket check-out lines, and other public places. But you&#8217;ve probably noticed that the touchscreen on your smartphone or tablet works differently than the touchscreen at the bank drive-thru. Why is that? The difference lies in the type of touchscreen, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4043,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21,126,129,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.9.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/\",\"name\":\"10Rate\",\"description\":\"Expert Product Reviews and Ratings | Best Top 10 Rated\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/resistive-and-capacitive1.jpg\",\"width\":\"250\",\"height\":\"250\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/\",\"name\":\"Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens: Understanding the Difference - 10Rate\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/#primaryimage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2012-03-20T17:29:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2012-04-04T00:52:23+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8a546531905a323324049798b69e4ddd\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"item\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/resistive-and-capacitive-touchscreens-understanding-the-difference\/\",\"name\":\"Resistive and Capacitive Touchscreens: Understanding the Difference\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/#\/schema\/person\/8a546531905a323324049798b69e4ddd\",\"name\":\"10rateadmin\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/10rate.com\/#personlogo\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/7362672529fa4a29d17e9652ac19051b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"10rateadmin\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3987"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3987"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3987\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3987"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3987"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3987"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}