So, if you don't really need or want a touch screen, don't get one.
Price: If you're choosing between different configurations of the same laptop, you can expect to pay $100 to $200 more for touch.Power consumption: Most touch screens use a lot more power, leading to fewer hours of battery life on the same notebook.Though it's cool, in theory, to be able to reach across your keyboard and poke at the panel, touch screens have three distinct disadvantages:
