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    Multitouch Functions on the Alienware M14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by souldavidsoul, May 30, 2012.

  1. souldavidsoul

    souldavidsoul Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm planning to buy an M14x soon but I can't seem to find much information about the multi touch functions on the touch pad.

    So far I've found that they ship the unit without multi touch enabled and I can enable it later on.

    Can it scroll / zoom with two fingers?
     
    souldavidsoul, May 30, 2012
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    mittens14x Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, but not quite as smooth as macbooks. it can though.
     
    mittens14x, May 30, 2012
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    souldavidsoul Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks mittens
     
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    yeah, thats why i downloaded two-finger-scroll. way better than the stock two finger one.
     
    eats7, May 30, 2012
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    souldavidsoul Notebook Enthusiast

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    From your sig I think you own an M14x

    How's your experience with it so far compared to other laptops you've had? I understand that the scrolling functions won't be as smooth as MBP but are there any other multitouch features?

    And how heavy is it? I need to take it to class so that's something I need to consider

    Thanks
     
    souldavidsoul, May 31, 2012
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    lichensoul Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the m14x r1 and it is not heavy at all to carry around IMO. Compared to the other laptop I have owned (m11x r3 M17x r2 m17x r3, m18x r1 Several hp models and 15" dell insparon) I like it the best for moblity, and performance.

    I thought the 11" was to small and the 15 was to heavy.
     
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    doniGforce Notebook Geek

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    you can two-finger scroll,zoom, pivot rotate pictures, three finger flick for backward forward, 4 tap zones on the corners which you can make do custom functions (i have play/pause, next, minimize,maximise and start).
     
    doniGforce, May 31, 2012
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