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    Touchpad question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ihavenofate, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. ihavenofate

    ihavenofate Notebook Evangelist

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    If I use a wireless usb mouse on my laptop, and decided to turn the touchpad off, will that conserve my power for my laptop?
     
    ihavenofate, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. danny2001

    danny2001 Notebook Consultant

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    Any power savings would be negligible. And there is a possibility that the USB dongle would use more power than the touchpad. If you are talking about battery life, I don't think you would notice a difference either way.
     
    danny2001, Jan 31, 2008
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