Definitive answer on Ion Touchscreens

In Europe we use :

Elo TouchSystems 1928L --- 19" Touch Monitor with VGA + DVI (this model has different versions, one of which only has VGA - so read the specs on that product!) 

 So we purchased one and it works fine. Just have to be careful because that model number has 3x different versions, one of which doesnt have a dvi output.

 But maybe Anne could add more to this ... ?

Does the Ion support enough functions to merit 2 touchscreens?  I can't find adequate information within the manual.  I have read that the console has drivers to run 2 touchscreens, but for the cost, what is the benefit?  The demonstrations I viewed all used 1 VGA and 1 touchscreen.  My new console is on the way, I just have to settle on 1 or 2 touchscreens.

Does the Ion support enough functions to merit 2 touchscreens?  I can't find adequate information within the manual.  I have read that the console has drivers to run 2 touchscreens, but for the cost, what is the benefit?  The demonstrations I viewed all used 1 VGA and 1 touchscreen.  My new console is on the way, I just have to settle on 1 or 2 touchscreens.

SBC,

Truth is, it's going to be up to you.  Bearing that in mind, I'll give you my 2 cents on the topic.  For the record, let me state that I have hardly used a touchscreen with Ion and have certainly never used two.  So in terms of personal experience, I don't have much to offer.  Knowing what I do about the features of Ion however, I can tell you the obvious places that touchscreens are useful

Direct selects and Virtual Faders can be used in Ion.  It is immensely useful to have a touchscreen to use these.

At the same time, the CIA has a parameter display that a touchscreen can be very useful for selecting filters, also some people prefer to be able to navigate within the browser using fingers instead of the navigation keys (or a mouse).

Bearing these features in mind, you have two separate screens that both have "cause" to desire a touchscreen

Fortunately, the [Swap] key allows you to swap monitor displays at any time with one button press.  If that isn't too inconvenient for you, then save the $ and plan on swapping when needed.

Thankfully, due to the narrow footprint of the console, mousing isn't nearly as inconvenient or awkward as it is with other consoles.  Which would be another argument against spending money on 2 touchscreens.  Just plan on mousing in your CIA.

That's what I have to offer.