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    Does Dell make any laptops with "slick" touchpads?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by joegeek, Aug 11, 2017.

  1. joegeek

    joegeek Notebook Geek

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    A must for me and cannot seem to find any in newer models
     
    joegeek, Aug 11, 2017
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    No and why "slick"? Does anyone have these? There are only like two manufactures of Touch pads I think in all the major laptops
     
    DRFP, Aug 11, 2017
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    I think he means "slick" feeling. I know that MB and Surface products are smoother to the touch than the dell. I fixed this issue by use. My touch pad on my 13 5000 2 in 1 is now smooth. ha ha. Just took a month or so to do it. I love the dell machines. Probably the best computers available now.
     
    kojack, Aug 12, 2017
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    Yes correct, "slick feel"

    I have had tried a few newer laptops and hate that rough kinda feel of the touchpad and hate how the left/right click seem to be a bit higher from the edge.


    For example I have an old Dell 1555 Studio, LOVE THAT feel!!!!!
     
    joegeek, Aug 12, 2017
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    Yeah....use the new dells and after awhile they will "slick up"! ha ha...You may want to get a new Microsoft device like the book or new laptop if you want the "slick feel" right from new!
     
    kojack, Aug 12, 2017
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    new the glide on my 5000 and 3168 were nice and silky, if he has had a gritty sand paper like pad Dells are not like this
     
    DRFP, Aug 12, 2017
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    Yeah...they are down right 80 grit compared to the Microsoft glass touch pads tho. But personally I love my 2 dells.
     
    kojack, Aug 12, 2017
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    I've found the dell touch pad on the inspiron gaming almost as good as my macbookpro. no complaints
     
    MLO, Sep 5, 2017
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