HP's mirror finish touchpad..

so a lot of people hate it. from most reviews you see people complaining that it's the worst trackpad they've ever used, but then there are some people who get used to how it works and find it not so bothersome... after owning my dm3 for 2 weeks, i realized that i naturally learned how to "glide" over the trackpad instead of pressing against it (like you would with a normal trackpad).

when i've kept his in mind, navigating around windows becomes much easier for me.

 

I'm done whining about that stuff, HP will have that touchpad until Jesus returns.

 

If you're referring to HP's Synaptics Touchpad/Mouse, it's a FABULOUS touchpad, but you have to know how to configure it and use it. First of all, after a year of having mine, I've learned that you have to operate it with dry fingers. If there is the least bit of moisture on your fingers, the touchpad becomes completely slowed down.

Second, you have to configure it to suit your needs. It has more choices than you would ever believe! Here are just some of the configurations that I chose, and mine works like a charm!

Right click Desktop to open Personalize
Scroll down and select: MOUSE POINTERS; this opens MOUSE PROPERTIES page.
Go to: BUTTONS
BUTTON CONFIGURATION
Select: Right-Handed (or Left-Handed if you’re left handed.)
DOUBLE CLICK SPEED: I set the slider to the slowest setting (if too fast, double clicks won’t open files)
Click Lock: No
POINTERS:
POINTER OPTIONS:
MOTION:
Select a POINTER SPEED: I set mine at the fastest – makes the touchpad fly (This technically controls the mouse buttons, but also makes the touchpad feel faster)
Check: Enhance pointer precision
In the Visibility section, check: Hide pointer while typing
DEVICE SETTINGS:
Click the Settings bar:
Click on Overview to open the tree and read the overview of the controls.
TAPPING: I chose No, but choose Yes if you want Tapping.
BUTTONS: Double click on Buttons to open the tree and set the controls:
Left Button Action: Primary Click
Right Button Action: Secondary Click
VIRTUAL SCROLLING: Double click on Virtual Scrolling to open the tree and set the controls:
Check: Enable vertical scrolling and horizontal scrolling
LONG DISTANCE SCROLLING
Coasting: No
Edge motion when scrolling: No
SCROLLING SPEED: Set slider for scrolling speed. I set mine at the slowest
Adjust SCROLLING REGION
SCROLLING SELECTION: I checked: Scroll item under pointer (for a broader scrolling area)
EDGE MOTION: Select the Edge Motion you want. I chose Perform Edge Motion when pointing and dragging
Select your Edge Motion Region and Edge Motion Speed. I selected: Control motion with finger and set my slider at medium-slow.
Constrained Motion: No
Slow Motion: No
Sticky Borders: No
SENSITIVITY: Double click on Sensitivity to open the tree and set the controls:
Double click on the + icon to open tree
PALM CHECK: I left my Palm Check at the default spot, near center but a little toward Maximum (If mouse gets erratic, increase toward Maximum. If mouse is not responsive to certain clicks, decrease toward Minimum)
TOUCH SENSITIVITY:
Light Touch – I set my toward the most sensitive -- all the way toward Light Touch
Click on Apply, and then OK.

 

I have one on my DV2, stock settings and I have no problems with it whatsoever.

 

When is he coming back? I wasn't CC'd on that email...



Anyway, for me, i've literally used the touchpad maybe 5 times in the past 18 months of owning my dv7t... i use an external mouse (logitech nano vx)....

the only thing i hate about the glossy mirror finish is cleaning it.... the touch pad and buttons are sooo annoying to clean!

im certainly not whining though. i love this laptop!