Are you able to use an external mouse where the sliding touch pad is?
1263512
Maybe, if you plan to use a small mouse, but it won't be really comfortable (the surface is not flat because of the touchpad and the buttons). On the other hand, the lapdesk is well made and feels solid.
1719846
I always use a mouse. The trackpad is active and it is not a bother. To answer your question, I don't know. I found the Acer tech support to be pretty good.
1740001
I agree! I have started using the tap feature of the touchpad (two fingers for right click). I works OK for most things once you get used to it but for quick response in a game, I have to connect an external mouse (trackball in my case).
1497444
On the trackpad built into the air? No, it's too big. It fits perfectly on the external magic trackpad.
1201821
you can push and hold the lower left hand corner of the pad, and then use your other hand to drag and drop. I use the pad mostly when I am in Win8 mode as I still find the mouse easier (faster) for some things in Win7.
252996
You do need to provide resistance by placing your thumb on the opposite side. Otherwise yes, the mouse is going to slide around.
1015724
Yes - but it's quite a small surface area to use. I happen to not like toiuchpad mouses - so I add a small mouse to my devices that I plug in and use instead.
525191
I use the trackpad in bed (I have a bad back and use a computer table as well). I have the touch gestures enabled so that i can tap instead of click. If you have the trackpad set up this way, you can use it on a soft surface.
891999
There are right and left mouse buttons below the touch pad. I haven't used it in over a year so I don't remember if tapping will work.
897624
Yes you can, although the mouse will only move in a linear fashion, that is, on a horizontal and vertical axis. It takes a while getting used to it...
1921537
Takes a bit of getting use to, the touch pad and left/right click buttons are all one....other then getting use to it, there was no problem. I generally attach a wireless mouse and use it on my laptop anyway.
1201820
YES, select-drag and double tap works the same as typical mouse or trackpad. you can program how functions respond to different gestures (e.g. tap by different number of fingers). overall it's fairly slick :)
95402
There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when I am using my left hand. There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when... » Read More There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when I am using my left hand. « Show Less
347979
I use a Logitech Anywhere wireless mouse. But it takes over some of the functions of the mouse pad. Like scrolling is assigned to the mouse, and finger gestures no longer work. I don't mind that much. Since I prefer the mouse to the pad . I haven't found a fix yet. Maybe it's a Logitech software issue. Haven't tried any other mouse.
35963
Yes but there won't be room on the side to operate and external mouse. If you use the touchpad or don't mind using your mouse to the side on a separate surface then you will really like this.
2041074
No, up and down like most Windows mouses. If you want L/R scrolling, a trackball type is usually the way to go. There are some good wireless units that use a thumb ball. I have had the older big ball type and they were all too big to work well except for some graphics applications.
939391
No. Unfortunately. A slide-out mouse tray is something I often find myself wanting. Otherwise great though.