How good is the trackpad for 'normal' office use?
1038510
I find it frustrating for simple desktop use. It will sometimes click things when you don't want it to. It's not precise or very accurate. It sometimes goes off on its tangent i.e it'll drift to the edge for no reason. It's terrible really. Use a mouse it'll cut down on the frustration level immensely. However I will add that as of now the trackpad is officially the only problem I have with it. Fanstastic computer otherwise.
1038511
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
1038512
It seems ok to me, the little that I have used it. I mainly use a logitech wireless (not bluetooth) mouse though. I'm usually at a table somewhere when I use it though too, so a traditional mouse isn't cumbersome.
1038513
Just normal, as any other trackpad I've used. It is just bigger than what I'm used too. And the left and right clicks are hidden below the trackpad. And the software for it, works perfectly for Windows 8, with all the gestures and stuff.
586644
The touchpad is small and it has a scroll slider on the bottom. I don't think you could zoom in and out or anything else on it. It's got a good sensitivity level for me. I've never thought it too sensitive or not sensitive enough. I still really like it. The one problem is hitting side keys or the mouse when typing but you just have to watch what you're typing.
1519174
I have had good experience with the keyboard lasting all day. I've used it in meetings that are daylong, and lasting into the evening, and haven't had any problem with it working the entire time.
264005
I owned this computer for almost a month. I did not experience any issues with wireless connection during that time. The wireless worked just fine and as expected. The trackpad stopped working though and I had to return the computer.
2228367
Sorry - it doesn't specify trackpad on the first page, and I also have the keyboard.No, I don't know about Chinese either.
1047666
I am using Office Pro 2010, and it is nice and smooth, so far I have not had any multi-tasking issues, with up to 4 or 5 programs running, but screen space is limited, being only a 11" so keep that in mind.
1988392
Weird, I have been diggin the touchpad actually. Seems very intuitive to me and I have not yet used a mouse.I think your question is ultimately rhetorical though - if you only use a mouse the performance of the touchpad is irrelevant.
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.
1921537
Takes a bit of getting use to, the touch pad and left/right click buttons are all one....other then getting use to it, there was no problem. I generally attach a wireless mouse and use it on my laptop anyway.
640922
The track pad is touch sensitive for scrolling, and the right and left click are normal.
867622
The answer is yes. I do not recommend this computer because of the touch pad. I have had 7 or 8 laptops over the years and this one I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. If you are not going to use it with a mouse, you should pass on it.
2026568
About four weeks with heavy use. However, it will be the most frustrating for weeks of your life. This trackpad is garbage!
134919
I use the touchpad only and have not had problems with it. Sometimes the cursor jumps when I am typing, but I have had this occasionally with other computers. Hope this is helpful.
2254765
Thanks for your response. I went ahead and got the Logitech and am happy with it, once I adjusted the speed of the cursor. I have a very light touch.
1740002
Yes, is FAR stiffer than most machines. I used to use the touchpad 'click', but now i use a mouse with this laptop or the touchscreen in some cases
2191371
Personally i would go with the trackpad because mouse doesnt have touch click capabilities, the touch on the mouse Only lets you scroll
2181396
I favored the touchpad and being over bluetooth for the application I'm using it on. Overall I'm quite happy with it for the price. Hope that helps :)