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    Pointstick scrolling on HPs like Thinkpads?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by drew2002, Jul 6, 2007.

  1. drew2002

    drew2002 Newbie

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    Wondering if anyone with a nc8430 or similar is able to use the pointstick to scroll webpages with the middle mouse button like you can with the thinkpads (or is this only a thinkpad feature). A CSR said that this was possible, but I haven't found any literature specifically saying so.

    I'd prefer to get an HP, but I might be forced to go Lenovo because I'm addicted to this feature!

    Thanks in advance,

    -Andrew
     
    drew2002, Jul 6, 2007
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  2. msiner

    msiner Notebook Consultant

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    I am going to guess that it can because it has three buttons for the pointing stick. The Dell D630 I just got, only has two buttons. WIth the Dell, you can scroll, but it requires you to press both of the buttons down at the exact same time.
     
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    vikingjunior Notebook Consultant

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    Yes you can.....
     
    vikingjunior, Jul 6, 2007
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