Touch pad issues on ASUS G73JW XA1? I'm finding that the cursor behaves erratically on this machine. I've reset the various sensitivity and other settings and helps a little but doesn't solve the problem. I also tried reinstalling the pointing device driver from the ASUS website. Anyone else running into this? Touch pad issues on ASUS G73JW XA1? I'm finding that the cursor behaves erratically on this machine. I've reset the various sensitivity and other settings and helps a little but doesn't... » Read More Touch pad issues on ASUS G73JW XA1? I'm finding that the cursor behaves erratically on this machine. I've reset the various sensitivity and other settings and helps a little but doesn't solve the problem. I also tried reinstalling the pointing device driver from the ASUS website. Anyone else running into this? « Show Less
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This happens to me too, even when using the stock Microsoft driver. I hate it. Reboots do nothing.
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I'm having this problem as well and so does many other people on the web. The touchpad and keyboard behaves erratically. touchpad is pretty much useless so I have to resort to using external USB mouse. This laptop needs to be recalled. Can someone sue Asus to recall this laptop? Last Asus laptop I'm going to buy because of poor service.
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same here, it stops reacting by freezing, then when I tap the pad the cursor jumps to the lower part of the screen. It also zooms in on the screen almost everyday nonstop. It drives me nuts! , when I called to complain, the stupid customer service rep acted like he didn't know what I was talikng about, I told him to stop acting like he didn't know. I knew there were a lot a lot a lot of people complaining about this issue. He told me to reinstall the drivers from the website. I did, it works for a little bit, then goes back to the same issues I had before. I just use the gaming mouse that came with the laptop. That solved the problem. But I shouldn't have to resort to using the mouse :( *pissed at asus* same here, it stops reacting by freezing, then when I tap the pad the cursor jumps to the lower part of the screen. It also zooms in on the screen almost everyday nonstop. It drives me nuts! , when I called to complain, the stupid customer service rep acted like he didn't know what I was talikng about, I told him to stop acting like he didn't know. I knew there were a lot a lot a lot of people complaining about this issue. He told me to reinstall the drivers from the website. I did, it works for a little bit, then goes back to the same issues I had before. I just use the gaming mouse that... » Read More same here, it stops reacting by freezing, then when I tap the pad the cursor jumps to the lower part of the screen. It also zooms in on the screen almost everyday nonstop. It drives me nuts! , when I called to complain, the stupid customer service rep acted like he didn't know what I was talikng about, I told him to stop acting like he didn't know. I knew there were a lot a lot a lot of people complaining about this issue. He told me to reinstall the drivers from the website. I did, it works for a little bit, then goes back to the same issues I had before. I just use the gaming mouse that came with the laptop. That solved the problem. But I shouldn't have to resort to using the mouse :( *pissed at asus* « Show Less
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Yeah, had it have issues if I have had it running continuously. I just reboot the computer and it works fine.
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Yes, we had a problem with the touchpad being pressed while using the keyboard and USB mouse. Fortunately, there is a setting that automatically disables the touchpad whenever a USB mouse is plugged in. Also, we had to disable the Win 8 gestures on the touch pad, because it kept doing weird things like pulling up the Windows 8 sidebar (which we never use).
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Hi, I use a Microsoft wireless touch mouse without any problems. It uses an USB Nano transceiver which Works well (about the mouse, do not buy that model, the touch design is more a bother than anything else). Another thing, if you want to upgrade this machine to Windows 8, this would require that you upgrade the bios to enable the hardware buttons. The bios upgrade is not reliable in this device!! (actually, I bricked my asus doing that), please check on internet before do it.
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When that happens to me, I realize it's because one of my thumbs touched the trackpad--and I agree it's a pain in the components. I'll bet there is a setting to turn off the trackpad somewhere (I use a real wired mouse), but I've managed to live with it well enough so far.
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If you are referring to the touchpad there is a feature called palm rejection and you adjust the sensitivity. It seems to be pretty smart and that if you slide your palms on the touch pad it minimizes movement of the pointer. My favorite trick though is to use a USB mouse, and then change the setting that disables the touchpad while mouse is active. It allows me to use a regular mouse but if unplug and need to use my laptop to do something really quick i can either use the touch screen or unplug the usb key and then the touchpad is active right away, plug the usb key back in and the touchpad automatically turns off. It even has a nice amber light to remind you the touchpad is inactive. If you are referring to the touchpad there is a feature called palm rejection and you adjust the sensitivity. It seems to be pretty smart and that if you slide your palms on the touch pad it minimizes movement of the pointer. My favorite trick though is to use a USB mouse, and then change the setting that disables the touchpad while mouse is active. It allows me to use a regular mouse but if unplug and need to use my laptop to do something really quick i can either use the touch screen or unplug the usb key and then the touchpad is active right away, plug the usb key back in and the... » Read More If you are referring to the touchpad there is a feature called palm rejection and you adjust the sensitivity. It seems to be pretty smart and that if you slide your palms on the touch pad it minimizes movement of the pointer. My favorite trick though is to use a USB mouse, and then change the setting that disables the touchpad while mouse is active. It allows me to use a regular mouse but if unplug and need to use my laptop to do something really quick i can either use the touch screen or unplug the usb key and then the touchpad is active right away, plug the usb key back in and the touchpad automatically turns off. It even has a nice amber light to remind you the touchpad is inactive. « Show Less
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Yes, I have also experienced this problem. The cursor goes haywire when plugged in. Sometimes worse than others.
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Yes. Currently having trouble with touch pad though. Not loving this laptop much anymore. Buyer beware.
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Sorry can't help but you should call ASUS and they should be able to let you know how to disable to touchpad.
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I didn't have a problem with the touch pad. However, I did purchase a mouse to use with it because of the work I do on the laptop.
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I don't have a specific answer for you, but I have found this keyboard and mouse fairly unstable. The cursor jumps around and there are delays from keystokes to screen. I once found a new driver to download. If you haven't searched the Logitech website, you might want to do that.
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If you are referring to the touchpad there is a feature called palm rejection and you adjust the sensitivity. It seems to be pretty smart and that if you slide your palms on the touch pad it minimizes movement of the pointer. My favorite trick though is to use a USB mouse, and then change the setting that disables the touchpad while mouse is active. It allows me to use a regular mouse but if unplug and need to use my laptop to do something really quick i can either use the touch screen or unplug the usb key and then the touchpad is active right away, plug the usb key back in and the touchpad automatically turns off. It even has a nice amber light to remind you the touchpad is inactive.
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Anyone have a problem with the mpuse pad....tried different drivers, but to no avail...when you use it it becomes very unstable...
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I use this with an Asus TF201. The trackpoint is smooth enough for my tastes but I have quite a lot of pointer drift. Quite often the pointer will just make a beeline for one side of the screen. I bought this in order to have a better keyboard for writing and coding; I tend not to use the mouse for these things so the pointer drift is typically not an issue for me (and when I want to click on something it's just as likely I'll touch the screen). The drift may also be something peculiar to my device, too.
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i read somewhere online that this is not a true multi-touch trackpad, meaning it takes your multi-touch gestures and convert them to appropriate Windows keyboard shortcuts.If I remember correctly, this was based on reports that multi-touch gestures do not work on some linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, etc.)You can go to MS store and try their display model to see if it works on your mac or ask the Dell.I personally recommend a mouse if you are using it on laptop. I bought it for my desktop but a good mouse has much better/faster control and so this thing went back in the box. i read somewhere online that this is not a true multi-touch trackpad, meaning it takes your multi-touch gestures and convert them to appropriate Windows keyboard shortcuts.If I remember correctly, this was based on reports that multi-touch gestures do not work on some linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, etc.)You can go to MS store and try their display model to see if it works on your mac or ask the Dell.I personally recommend a mouse if you are using it on laptop. I bought it for my desktop but a good mouse has much better/faster control and so this thing... » Read More i read somewhere online that this is not a true multi-touch trackpad, meaning it takes your multi-touch gestures and convert them to appropriate Windows keyboard shortcuts.If I remember correctly, this was based on reports that multi-touch gestures do not work on some linux distro (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, etc.)You can go to MS store and try their display model to see if it works on your mac or ask the Dell.I personally recommend a mouse if you are using it on laptop. I bought it for my desktop but a good mouse has much better/faster control and so this thing went back in the box. « Show Less
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It's funny... I had the same concerns.But there is a new driver that fixed a big portion of that.But truthfully... The tablet draws fine. Most of the jitter I saw on the YouTube demos was due to pulling lines in their software incorrectly.I put out a Web comic each week, and have no problems.Feel free to check out the lines if you're curious.1d4Rounds.comAnd contact us on there with any questions... Im happy to answer any questions I can.
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Ghenghis, I appreciate the suggestions, but I can assure you it is not a memory problem - at least in my case. I do monitor my system and have no such issues. I did not have the middle-button problem with any other mouse, nor did I have a problem loading a page using the left or right mouse keys on the particular mouse in question.Again, thank you for the thoughtful suggestions. I hope you have (or have had) a better experience with this model of mouse.
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Hasn't happened to me. Occasionally it would make the cursor jiggle a little when I'm hovering the pen so I turned off touch gestures. This is because I have a laptop and I just alternate between the touchpad and the tablet. Personal preference.