do i need to get a new monitor?

I bought an all-in-one Windows 8 computer without touch screen capabilities. They do, however, make ones that have touch screen. All-in-one means there's no tower, instead the monitor and desktop are all built inside. They're great because you can also connect video game consoles or other HDMI inputs.

So yeah, using Windows 8 without touch screen does suck. Like someone else mentioned, Windows 8 was focused mainly on touch screen interface. That's why it feels like using the apps is useless, and I find myself on the Windows 7-looking desktop interface 99 percent of the time. It's cool how Windows 8 and Windows Phone come together via SkyDrive, however.

Windows 8 is a transitioning OS, currently it is not smooth for those who use PC for some "real tasks"... but if you are getting a good deal, there is no way it is difficult to use it. within few days you can get familiar with there are some keyboard shortcuts and mouse clicks & hover over options are available.. best source to get familiar and use them. See link here.... http://www.gcflearnfree.org/windows8

If you want to "Play" like a tablet, you better get a plug and play touch pad device instead of touch screen monitor.

Why, in the ****, would you need a touch screen display. Well, as a matter of fact, I understand why you thought you would need one. The interface is designed like it's made for a tablet. No, you do not need one, and you can just keep the one you have.

if you have plenty of money than get otherwise use the current one buy later.