The display of the S21T is an actual TFT with all the electronics of such a device. This means that you have an OSD, just like a normal LCD and it works right away. An additional advantage is full compatibility in DOS and at the BIOS screen. This is something the seven inch touch screen of the Moneual LABs enclosure was missing.

The touch screen functionality of the S21T needs to be enabled, by installing the software, but Origen AE did not include it with the case. You are required to download it from their website instead. This is by no means normal practice, as it causes extra work, on the other hand it ensures you have an up-to-date version of the software.

Software

Once downloaded, the software needs to be unpacked, as it is an archive. The installer works perfectly fine. It does ask you if you want to install a PS2 controlled touch screen, with no mention of USB 2.0. This is rather confusing, but simply leave it unchecked, as this is in addition to the standard USB based functionality. Once installed the software autostarts, but you are also asked by the installer if you want to calibrate the display before running the software.

Setup process:

Touchside Software

Origen AE is utilizing a software application called "Touchside" to manage the touch screen functionality. It can be opened through a small system tray icon once installed and is rather extensive. The first tab visible once opening Touchside is called "General". It simply shows all devices which are controllable by the software in form of icons. The settings of the input device, in this case the stylus, can be set in the - big surpise here - "Settings" tab.


You will find the calibration menu hidden under the Tools tab. A simple drawing tool lets you check how accurate your current calibration is. The most interesting part of the software can be found under "Display". Here you may set what part of the overall Windows desktop can be used by the stylus pen and which does not feature such an input method. This is perfect for dual screen setups of home theaters.


The above three tabs are of no real interest and do not need to be changed for normal operation. The last two simply show you what controller is being accessed and also display the software version and developer address.