Does the trackpad work the same as other laptops? Under Window8, does it operate like a mouse?
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Yes, the track pad operates like a mouse in windows 8. Plus the track pad supports all the windows 8 gestures you would want it to: Swipe from left, right and top. 3 and 4 finger swipes. 2 finger zoom, rotate, scroll horizontal and vertical. Plus it just acts like a track pad. One extra feature, when you rotate your tablet with the keyboard attached the track pad rotates too, so it is easy to use while in portrait mode.
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The trackpad works similarly, but there's no side scroll wheel function I can find. It does have the neat feature of press-down 'button' area at the lower (closest to you) edge of the pad. It clicks and gives feedback. Otherwise it seems to function as any other trackpad.
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If you adjust the delay time its fine! only problem I have with the track pad is If I drag my finger across it to quickly and across the whole thing is I use the Windows 8 functions of switching apps a mouse fixes it all
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Thanks DSY! My plan is to use an external mouse. I've never been able to get use to any notebook pointer device except ThinkPad's little red pointer. Appreciate the response.Anyone else want to comment?
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Nope sorry. And you really need a mouse I've found. The touch pad really doesn't cut it with windows 8.
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I use it with Windows 7. I haven't had to worry about cleaning it so I wouldn't know as of yet. The first keyboard with a trackball I had was an Iogear GKM561R. This keyboard has everything right in my mind but the trackball worked like crap. I just recently took it apart and cleaned it. 6 or 8 screws or so and it was apart. It does work much better now. What was odd is it didn't seem very dirty persay. In any case this Periboard trackball works ok. Its a little odd because when you use it sometimes the mouse pointer will make big jumps which can get annoying if it does it a lot. The overall keyboard is smaller then normal so the keys are smaller and more awkward. It seems it's made to sit on a table to use. I'm using it for an HTPC so the IOgear keyboard was much more ergonomically friendly for that purpose. All in all good trackball keyboards are hard to find and these two definitely aren't without there flaws. I hope this helped.
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Trackpoint won't work for scrolling. I just connected it to MBP and while typing and moving mouse around works - scrolling doesn't and it doesn't look like there is an easy way to configure it.
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A graphics tablet is the best. Second best would be a mouse, specifically one rated for precision. Gaming mice work well. I have never had any good luck drawing with a trackpad on a laptop. They are not very precise.
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hi iam using this model laptop from past 9 months.. Facing problem with touchpad, it is good if you connect and play with any external wireless or wired device.. iam not a gamer and i didn't play any game till date..
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I wouldn't recommend anything as a replacement mouse. I grew up on desktops, and I have had a very unpleasing experience with trackpads when it comes to navigation. Even if you are just doing things like facebook, I would recommend getting a mouse.
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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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The touchpad seems ultra sensitive to me, but then this is my first laptop so I have nothing to compare it to. I have a wireless mouse also that I use sometimes.
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For me the touchpad is smooth and responds nicely. I do pair mine though with a wireless mouse often or I'll use a stylus. Hope this helps! It is a great ultrabook!
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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, it does not. Windows 8 takes some relearning in order to find everything, but usingl the touchpad or adding a wireless mouse works well.
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Yes, but like 8.0, It is sometimes difficult to control the lateral scroll movement. It's pretty rapid. I think the vertical scroll sticks when the CPU is loaded. The mouse isn't at all perfected but is very usable. Been using for over a month and don't plan on giving it up. Much better than the scroll pad on my laptop.
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yes it has one. The problem I am facing now is, after 2 months of usage, now trackpad is not working; any of you faced this issue?
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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.