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    XPS M1530 Mouse Response

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gpac, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. gpac

    gpac Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just wanted to get an idea of how users are finding the mouse responiveness. I have tried fine tuning settings for both touchpad and external mouse. There is an initial slugishness for the mouse to move that is really annoying.

    I am running Vista Ultimate.
     
    gpac, Mar 13, 2008
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    fiveo Notebook Consultant

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    I'm pretty unhappy with it. I use a Dell Latitude at work and it's mouse pad is far better.
     
    fiveo, Mar 13, 2008
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    Wait...The mouse is sluggish even using an external mouse?
     
    Dabu, Mar 13, 2008
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  4. gpac

    gpac Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not quite as bad but still there is a lack of response at times.
     
    gpac, Mar 14, 2008
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    meaCulpa Notebook Guru

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    i could see a decent improvement once I fine tuned the settings of touchpad.
    Phew... now atleast one problem is off the list.
     
    meaCulpa, Mar 14, 2008
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    I've just recently used a M1530 that seemed to have a very sluggish trackpad. But from all the reviews, I dont see other complaints. Heres to hoping mine doesnt have the same problem
     
    timewalk, Mar 14, 2008
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    Its rubbish
    It has erratic movement everytime you close the lid.
    Its a common problem , theres another thread about it.
    I hae dell coming to replace the touchpad next week but i dont expect it to make any diff
    I think there all as bad :(
     
    MadeiraG, Mar 14, 2008
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  8. fiveo

    fiveo Notebook Consultant

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    No, only the touch pad. I bought a Logitech Bluetooth laser mouse and it's great for times when I'm set up on a desk and working.
     
    fiveo, Mar 14, 2008
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    If I were you I would cancel and just deal with it. Having a tech come out to try to fix the problem is only going to cause an even bigger headache.
     
    stevey5036, Mar 14, 2008
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    yeah i think your right, i was actually thinking that
    You know if anyone has actually had a touchpad that doesnt do this crap ?
    Or are all 1530s like this ?
    It dont bother me but the misses moans like hell , saying a brand new state of the art laptop should have a better touchpad than a 3 year old Inspiron 6000
     
    MadeiraG, Mar 14, 2008
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  11. gpac

    gpac Notebook Enthusiast

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    Solution to mouse response found I think. There's a setting called minimum processor state under advanced power settings. Both Battery and plugged in were set to 5%. I incresed the setting to 25% and now the response is what I woul expect as normal.

    I am curious now to better understand what the minimum processor state actually does?
     
    gpac, Mar 18, 2008
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    Have you adjusted the scroll areas on the touchpad? I've got mine set for the narrowest area. When it's too wide, it can make it seem like the touchpad is not responsive if you're too close to the edge of the pad when initiating a mouse movement.
     
    Smoothieboy, Mar 18, 2008
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