How does it work without the touch pad or mouse?
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Yes, you replace the features of the pad/mouse by using uour fingers like you regularly would on the iPad. I use mine for college and it's pretty easy to navigate using your fingers. It gives you that 2 in 1 feeling
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The keyboard connects to the iPad using a blue tooth connection that you set up at the iPad. You don't need a mouse or touch pad because the iPad is touch screen. You go back and forth from the keyboard to the screen, tapping the places you want to enter text.
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Bluetooth technology. I have wonderful reception with it, and never have problems connecting. It comes with a little adapter for charging it as well.
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no, if you have a laptop with thumb pad. If you are using a desktop, you will need a mouse.
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I would assume not. There are no cursors or mouse drivers. That's why it's a touch screen.
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Yes you can. How do you intend to follow you mouse and use your keyboard without a computer monitor?
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To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend a lot more control within programs or applications, especially games.Good luck! To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend... » Read More To really utilize windows 8 features (gestures, etc.) without a touch screen, we went with Logitech Rechargeable Touchpad T650 with Windows 8 Multi-Touch Navigation - Black and it works 'almost' like a touch screen, but does have a bit of a learning curve.This can easily be used alongside a mouse, but I honestly don't see how anyone could be happy with Windows 8 using only a mouse - too many of the features are gestures that would be difficult if not impossible to duplicate with a mouse. That being said, a mouse WILL lend a lot more control within programs or applications, especially games.Good luck! « Show Less
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no but any mouse will do.. I wish I had gotten a touch screen because windows 8 is kind of a pain to navigate.
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This is a touchscreen computer. I don't use touchscreen myself but there are others in my family that do. In certain situations, it's nice to have but I still prefer a touchpad. This computer comes with a mouse also that works just fine.
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You can slightly tap the touchpad with "click" fuction. You can also tap it with the mouse switch hidden under the rubber feet. Either way can use the tap feature of the touchpad.
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If you install USB Overdrive, you can configure the buttons (i use it for back and forward on browsers). with USB Overdrive, you can also reverse the direction of the scroll on just the mouse (without impacting the scroll of the touchpad--which somehow makes sense to me. i'm sure i'm not the only one.
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I use a mouse also, plugs in by USB I just never touch the touch pad. My mouse is a Microsoft wireless 4000You can add external mouse and keyboard with USB. BTW, this is a great computer for the price. Sleek, modern, duel Core AMD Radeon. E2 HD LED LCD widescreen. Only 4 GB memory though and 500GBHDD. I don't know if there is any way to disable pad, but why would you need to with a mouse? Best of luck. I hope I helped.
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Yes, USB port is on back. We use Logitech k400r with touchpad so we don't need mouse.
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This unit came with a remote so you would not need a mouse. Unfortunately for me, the service just did not work as advertised. I returned it.
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To mouse, use the touchscreen. There is no mouse available that I'm aware of.
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Yes, this isn't solely touch screen. The mouse it comes with is a wireless mouse, and is pretty good.
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It doesn't have mouse or a finger pad. Very easy to enter multiple letters if you're not quick to release your finger. The curser movement keys are handy.
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The touchpad handles right clicks by tap in the lower right hand corner. There is no physical button and there is no click noise. It works well. By the way, I've been using Chromebooks recently, and I thought they had a two finger tap for a right click, but maybe not. That's another story.
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The tapping function equivalent to the click of a mouse needs a hard surface to work. I just tried it with the trackpad on a hard surface and a pillow. It did not work when on the pillow.