How well would using an external mouse feel on the sliding touch pad?
1141066
The surface of the sliding touch pad is hard plastic. Also has a slight depression to the mouse pad area.
1141067
Not good because your mouse would be limited to a very small space of the touch pad and I'm not sure the mouse would even work on that surface. If you want to use an external mouse, you're better off purchasing a lap desk with a plain pull out tray or surface specifically intended for a mouse.
580124
I buy these for point of sale systems at my work. I've only played with them for a few minutes myself but if I recall correctly, the touches are just registered as left mouse clicks. I don't remember installing software (though it may come with drivers and such) and everything worked fine. So you shouldn't run into any issues.
387588
Not really; I use a cordless Apple mouse; there is some surface noise as I slide the mouse but overall I have been very pleased. I occasionally clean the base of the mouse to reduce resistance.
2142314
I don't use it for gaming, but I do use a laser mouse and there is no problem with sliding or with the movement of the cursor. Everything is very smooth.
1988396
Touch pad is ok but I always use a mouse any way so it's not been a problem for me - overall I love the laptop and happy I bought it
730024
I use a mouse pad so I don't know the answer. I will test it when I am back at work on Monday.
1834101
There are no external buttons on the track pad, but a single finger click is left click and two fingers is right click. The battery life is excellent, getting over 6 six hours of steady use from a full charge, without making any battery saving adjustments to prolong the charge such as screen brightness, etc. It has several power saving settings which can be setup to make it last longer as well.
841488
The touchpad and buttons work just as a mouse. If that is all you are needing for the game is mouse usage it should be no problem. The only thing I haven't tried was click and drag.
2150329
I would assume that if you preferred to use an external mouse you could install software and plug in standard USB port.....I prefer the mouse pad that is installed already....
1039330
When I use them they are great, the mouse pad is very touchy but otherwise I have an external keyboard attached and mouse to run my autocad features.
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I wouldn't say it takes much extra pressure at all compared to any other mouse when you left or right click. It is not a physical button, but "built in" so to speak.
1193407
Depends on the type and the amount of pressure you apply to the mouse. If you do a lot of clicking than you won't notice any noise from the pad.
2196824
You sure can. There's a hotkey for it. I usually keep my touchpad off when i can and use a cheap usb mouse.
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No, it doesn't. It has some workarounds, but it won't be as fast as or feel like it does with a mouse with a scroll wheel.
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Hi! It is slicker so it'll move slightly faster than it would on a rough mousepad but nothing you can't get used to in a couple minutes. Or you can change the mouse pointer speed on you computer. Hope his helps!(this is with using my laser mouse. It seems that some people arent having the same experience, though)
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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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Gosh I really like the touchpad but I guess it is whatever you are used to. I think it is more efficient in the movement and being able to tap it to click and scroll on the right side. i usually use it with my thumb since it is down there and leave my fingers by the keys. I like the screen dark if i'm in a dark room but bright if I am in a bright room so I adjust it when I need to. It would be nice if they had an auto light sensing feature that would adjust it according to ambient light.