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    Recommend me a USB (or wireless)Touchpad?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by skagen, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. skagen

    skagen Notebook Deity

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    Looking for a USB (or wireless) touchpad? What is the best there is? I dock my laptop when at work, so then I have a big screen and keyboard, but I would like to also still use a touchpad rather than a mouse, since I find the touchpad to be a far better pointing tool.

    If it could also have pen input capability, for drawing, that would be nice, but not critical.

    Thanks!
     
    skagen, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. wywern209

    wywern209 NBR Dark Knight

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    uhh, why don't u use a mouse, u get less wrist cramps when u use it.
     
    wywern209, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    To be honest I think that your situation is one that isn't too common, so not many companies probably make what you're looking for... So actually I don't even know any companies that make such a thing. XD sorry!
     
    shoelace_510, Jun 12, 2008
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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  6. skagen

    skagen Notebook Deity

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    Actually I have that problem with a mouse but never a touchpad. Mouse is an outdated interface and it isnt that great ergonomically.

    The Adessu units look goosd
     
    skagen, Jun 13, 2008
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    stevoman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I still think Mouse is a better pointingh tool.
    At least in my opinion.

    Imagine stepping on that ext. touchpad at night! crack! :eek: :)
     
    stevoman, Jun 13, 2008
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  8. skagen

    skagen Notebook Deity

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    There are plenty of threads on mice - this is not one of them. I am done with mice. This is a thread about finding the best touchpad, thank you.
     
    skagen, Jun 13, 2008
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