Will I have to have anything special for my laptop to be able to make the new touch screen in Windows 7 work? -

You will need to get a new computer with a touch screen.

I guess dont be too fast asking this because win 7 is not out yet... but you can use the packs for be ur win xp or vista like win 7, the microsoft corporation will say the requirments for the new operative system

You need the neccesary drivers to make the touch screen work.

couldn t hurt to buy a touchscreen. kinda silly to touch a normal screen...