wireless mouse vs. touchpad

Hi, I am getting my first laptop ever and am curious about the touchpad as a navigation. Would getting an external mouse be better, or would I get used to eat and navigate just as fast? Anyone have experience on this?

 

Well compared to a tracking stick, the touchpad is quite obsolete. However, nothing can beat a wireless mouse. It is very easy for your hand and wrist. I would suggest Logitech's MX1000...great mouse but not very ideal for mobility because of its docking station/receiver. There are other wireless mouse that are more practical but you would have to change batteries once they die. Additionally, you would have to invest in rechargeable batteries.

To conclude:

Very Mobile - Tracking stick preferred
Somewhat Mobile - Find some notebook cordless mouse (smaller receiver)
Barely Mobile –Logitech MX1000

 

klit, tracking stick isn't the easiest thing to get used to. I would actually have to say that the touchpad is way easier to get acustomed to.

but ya for best results a mouse remains the best thing. experiment if you can be comfortable with a mini portable mouse (i cannot, that's why i use a regular size mouse). have a look at logitch's mediaplay mouse. that's what i use, it has a flash drive size receiver, so NO bulky station. and it uses invisible light + has on/off switch so batteries last a lot. I have had mine since late march and i still didn't change the batteries, although i am on my pc for at least 10 hrs a day.

best thing is go to some store and feel for your self. that's what i do. in mice what is good for you is not necessarily good for me.

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I'm like Qwester, I think it just depends on what you like. I would wait until you get your laptop and see how much you use your touchpad. It does take sometime to get used to since this is your first laptop, but after a few days, you shouldn't have any problems. Another thing you might want to think about is where do you plan on using your laptop. I use mine alot when I'm in my bed or somewhere that I don't have a flat surface, so its more difficult for me to use a wireless mouse.



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I don't think you can beat the speed of a 5-button mouse with scroll, but I don't think the touchpad is aweful either. Really depends on how you want to use your machine.

Brian

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