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I recently purchased a Dell XPS desktop PC from Amazon, which came with Windows 8. Knowing that this OS is optimized for TOUCH, I researched several TOUCH monitors, and for me, they were WAY TOO EXPENSIVE! Like everything else, in a few years, they will be much more affordable for some average guy like myself. But for now, this Touchpad is not only far more affordable for whatever monitor your are using, but it is FAR MORE PRACTICAL than a touchscreen. Rather than having to reach forward to your monitor, which may be 2 or more feet away from where you are sitting, this wireless Touchpad can be right next to your keyboard and mouse. While this device makes the mouse somewhat redundant for average user, some users, such as gamers, or those with more expensive, specialized mice, would not want to give them up, which is why I love this compatibility of this Touchpad. Not only that, but it works flawlessly with my 7 YEAR OLD Logitech MX3000 keyboard and mouse combo, which I still LOVE. I can't tell you how happy I am that they all play together so nicely, along with Windows 8. Just do yourself a favor, don't install the software, think you know it all, and then be frustrated when it doesn't do everything. It only takes a few minutes to read the very straight forward manual. Plus, the Touchpad CAN be customized for certain functions. A lesser known feature is that when you depress the bottom corners of the Touchpad, they provide additional functions which you would probably not be aware of unless you read the directions. Pros: Works wonderfully. I wish I invented it. Cons: A minor con which I will turn into a tip for you. Nowhere with the "Setpoint" software, which is where you can review shortcuts and customize settings, did I see the following information... so I will share with you something I learned on my own. The Touchpad rests on four cushions, one at each corner. The LOWER LEFT and LOWER RIGHT cushions also function as a mouse's left and right click buttons by pressing down on them. So, for example, you can press down on the left corner with your thumb, and use your finger to highlight text, or drag a document or an app, etc. This is only a "con" because Logitech doesn't show you how to do this, an oversight on their part, but this "tip" does work. MY BOTTON LINE: This is far more cost effective, as well as practical, than getting a touch screen. It is cordless, has a USB recharger and can be used while charging, and it does not take up much space. I usually have it to the left of my mouse pad, or sometimes, since it's cordless, I'll occasionally have it resting on my right knee. So go ahead, recline in your chair, kick your feet up, and keep this cordless wonder on your arm rest, leg, knee, beer belly, whatever. And if it's freedom of placement and ease of use isn't enough, it also comes with a 3 year warranty. I hope this review was helpful to you. If so, please let me and Amazon know my clicking the YES tab. If not, please let me know what I can do to make this and future reviews more helpful to you and other readers. And if you have any further questions, feel free to ask me, and I'll do my best to help you. Thanks.