Does Touchscreen on laptops impact its performance?

[ThisGuyKnows]

Been scouting laptop deals for the last 2 months looking for some sort of bargain for the parents to use, so unannounced to me I come across a really good laptop (the specs look great) then all of a sudden it hits me, it's touchscreen. How does this impact its performance? Is it basically the same as a laptop without touchscreen; that being it's only factor?

Will the laptop in question (touchscreen) still be able to use all the programs they use on their older laptops? I.E: Recording / keyboard macro inputs, if he types his initials it becomes his full name etcetc.

(Specs if anybody interested)
Brand: Medion
Processor Speed: 2.6 Ghz
CPU: I5 4210M
GPU: Geforce GT 825M
storage: 1tb & 8gb flash memory
memory: 8gb
Screen size: 17.3
Res: 1600x900
£400

 

[hang-the-9]

It will be as fast as the same laptop without a touchscreen, it's just the display. Will add cost and maybe change how the screen looks a bit though. About using the programs they had, depends on if those programs support the operating system on the laptop you are getting.

 

[jaguarskx]

The two consequences of choosing a laptop with a touchscreen are as follows:

#1 - Slightly heavier compared to a similar model without a touchscreen due to additional electronics. We are taking about a few ounces.

#2 - Slightly shorter battery life since the additional electronics needs power.

 

[ThisGuyKnows]

It will be as fast as the same laptop without a touchscreen, it's just the display. Will add cost and maybe change how the screen looks a bit though. About using the programs they had, depends on if those programs support the operating system on the laptop you are getting.

It will be as fast as the same laptop without a touchscreen, it's just the display. Will add cost and maybe change how the screen looks a bit though. About using the programs they had, depends on if those programs support the operating system on the laptop you are getting.

Could I possibly get both your inputs on the laptop? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEDION-AKOYA-P7631T-Laptop-MD98754-/262106743781?rmvSB=true - Are Medion good brand when it comes to laptops? The product has a 2 year warranty.

 

[jaguarskx]

Can't say if Medion is a good company or not since they only do business in some parts of Europe or maybe specifically the UK.

The specs are decent for what you are paying.