Ericatcw writes "Apple Inc. may still be coy about whether it plans to launch a touch-screen tablet mainframe this year, but Windows PC makers are forging right ahead. In the past three weeks, five leading PC makers have announced or been reported to confirm plans to release touch-screen PCs in time for the multi-touch-enabled Windows 7, reports Computerworld. Many appear to be using machinery from New Zealand optical touch vendor, NextWindow, which already supplies HP's market-leading TouchSmart line, and Dell's Studio One. NextWindow's CEO says the company is working with partners on 8-10 commodities set for launch within two months, in time for Windows 7's October 22nd release."

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