..does it come (in) handy if it's a touch screen?
Blackberry stock hasn't done so well...seems we all prefer scratching at a screen. The original transistor tester design is 1 button. A rotary encoder is the functional equivalent of a screen swipe left or right.
I think it really comes down to how fast and fluid the work flow happens. The screens are probably out growing the MCU's ability to keep up.
Personally I'd rather see development on the V2 front. In particular I think the new platform would benefit from a modular approach where the simplicity of the original is maintained on a basic design. This basic platform could be expanded as the hobbyist becomes more comfortable and wants to add additional features, but I have no idea about these things.
Any bets on how long it will take for the clone manufacturers to add touch screens?
I don't know, but I guarantee it will have a unique and recognizable name like TT GM328...
Get the latest GM328 "Touch Tester."
Although the nomenclature issue is easy to remedy. We just need to name them ourselves with a little intuitive cleverness and quit using the names given by $.99 bulk sellers on the web... EZMoney... Money Booster... Old Yeller.... Big Tee... little tee... Fish... Fish 'n a Box...
my personal fav= Bat-Van
everyone should have their own Bat-Van