I am curious about the Windows 8 system. When a computer has a touchscreen, can the user forego it and simply use a mouse and keyboard instead?
1979606
Yes. Windows 8 does not require the touch screen to function but is designed to work with one. You can just as easily use your mouse and keyboard for typical functions.
1979607
Yes, and since I do not have a screen cover for mine, I favor using a mouse and keyboard.
1979608
Yes, I rarely use the touch screen. I have use the touch once in a while and it work just fine - what for, I just don't remember for now, but I know it work!
992588
Nope...it is a laptop computer run by Microsoft Window 8...However, the touchscreen can be detached from the keyboard and you can use it as a tablet pc...
2020691
This is not a touch screen; I do recommend a mouse with Windows 8 for a better experience.
434178
I didn't know there is a windows 8 mouse? But I have windows 8 on both a laptop and a desktop. It works great on both. I bought 2 of these.
406587
Yes, besides the touch screen this is just like any other regular laptop. Moreover, windows 8 enables user to use the mousepad completely if one doesnt want to use the touch screen. Hope this helps.
1577379
To mouse, use the touchscreen. There is no mouse available that I'm aware of.
1289471
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).
406584
Yes. you can use the mouse and a keyboard. You can attach a USB cordless mouse also. Any machine with a USB port (even a micro-USB, you just need an adaptor) can attach an external device. I like a cordless mouse. The beauty of this machine is the extra added option of the touch screen.However, you can use the mouse and keyboard and never use the touchscreen! Or vice versa. I hope this answered tyour question.
342716
As long as the computer meets the requirements, yes. Windows 8 is really just windows 7 with a fancy touch screen mode.
642764
Yes - most applications support the asus smart gesture - which goes further than most other gesture interfaces i've seen. Pinch to zoom on the screen and two finger scrolling on the track pad work great, but there are also 3 finger gestures/gestures from the edge of the screen/track pad that help with navigating windows 8. It's the nicest touch pad I've experienced on a laptop.
1385448
no but any mouse will do.. I wish I had gotten a touch screen because windows 8 is kind of a pain to navigate.
1617462
Yes a usb keyboard and mouse can be used with this system. In fact it is sold with a usb keyboard and mouse. The touch screen will still function with these plugged in.
677658
Many times I don't use the touch screen. I just use the keyboard and mouse. Never looked into actually deactivating it.
1829413
No it's not. But I don't feel like windows 8 is a bother because the touchpad gestures are actually nice with it. Just takes some getting used to because there are features that allow you to switch from screen to screen (app to app) but limitations like you can't flip from one google chrome window to another popped out window
449366
You can use both the touchscreen and the keyboard. The keyboard has a number pad also. It is very easy to switch back and forth between touchscreen and the keyboard.
611407
My computer (laptop) does not have a touch screen. The logictech mouse is fabulous. It locks the touch pad, has an on and off switch (battery saving). It makes wading thru Windows 8 much much much easier. I am actually beginning to like W8. My computer guru (who does work all over the country and who does not particularly like Windows 8) was VERY impressed with it. It is well worth buying. It makes it almost as easy to use as Windows XP or Windows 7. Can't say enough about it There are no negatives as far as I am concerned. This is not r/t to the mouse, but I am getting a new desktop and have it ordered in Windows 7....so, you tell tell I am not as joyful about W8 as it sounds. I would still not like W8 if it were not for the logitech mouse. You can almost use W8 like a tablet with the mouse.
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Technically NO. But I used one, since the 'click' is bit harder to use (have to press it hard). Logitech small mouse is wonderful. I use 2 monitor (total 3 including the laptop display) so, wireless keyboard and mouse is handy. But when I use it portable, I can live with the touchpad only....