A couple of weeks back we mentioned a new proof-of-concept device from Stantum PC that showed promise. Netbooked managed to get some hands-on time with the multi-touch slate to see how well it works.
The Stantum PC is actually a modified Dell Mini 10 netbook that's had a few things taken out and a multi-touch screen added that is capable of detecting inputs from 10 fingers. The video (after the jump) shows a very responsive slate that actually shows quite a lot of promise. The multi-touch screen is actually resistive rather than capacitive which was a surprise. By using resistive it doesn't limit you to just fingers as shown in the video.
Stantum will be creating a number of devices with screens ranging from 2.5" up to 30" in size that will include devices such as netbooks and mobile phones.
Netbooked also show an image of why a resistive screen is used. Other than being able to use fingernails, gloves etc... that a capacitive screen cannot, other reasons include costs, response, power consumption etc...
Stantum are hoping to break in to a number of markets with the screen, so expect to hear more from them soon.