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    Sticky Touchpads!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by p1990, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    The dv5 series have glossy sticky touchpads that are difficult to use when my fingers are dry(lot of friciton)...and comparitively easier to use when my fingers are moist(i.e when they sweat) and eventually the touchpad soils.
    Why is that HP have designed such touchpads?
    When they test the product did they not realize that it would be difficult to use the glossy touchpad?
     
    p1990, Nov 23, 2008
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  2. PettyRocks

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    I have the exact opposite problem with my hdx18. When it's humid, or my fingers are clammy, I can barely drag them across the pad. But whn they are dry I can zip around on it. :confused:
     
    PettyRocks, Nov 23, 2008
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  3. Guntraitor Sagara

    Guntraitor Sagara Notebook Evangelist

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    HP touchpads always sucked. whats new.
     
    Guntraitor Sagara, Nov 24, 2008
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  4. Infamous22

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    Actually the touch pads started to go all shiny about 2-3 years ago. I remember my ZV5000 having an awesome surface.

    With these touch pads, you can't clean them. You have to let a small layer of your finger oils build up to provide lubricant. I know that sounded extremely awful, but it's true lol.

    OR

    you can search NBR and/or Google for the guy that was making touch pad surfaces with a more rough texture.
     
    Infamous22, Nov 24, 2008
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  5. Tippey764

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    Just dont clean it. When ever i cleaned my touch pad it gets much harder to use untill it gets dirty again with the oils from your finger.
     
    Tippey764, Nov 24, 2008
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  6. Vehement

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    This is something only the HP staff can respond to, maybe it was a decision from a hotshot and not necessarily thinking into the design and usability of the thing.
     
    Vehement, Nov 24, 2008
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  7. Teko03

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    I'm in the same boat as you....logitech wireless laser notebook mouse FTW!!! :D I rarely ever use the touch pad
     
    Teko03, Nov 24, 2008
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  8. Grantman

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    It's the price for being able to use the touchpad as a mirror apparently.
     
    Grantman, Nov 25, 2008
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  9. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    Whoa!!!!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
    Without actually trying i always thought that it would not reflect light!...and to my surprise right at this moment.......a near perfect mirror when clean! :eek:
     
    p1990, Nov 25, 2008
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    zipperman, Dec 19, 2008
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  11. santa-u2

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    use a tape to cover it and you may feel a bit comfortable.
    at least that is what i did =\
     
    santa-u2, Dec 19, 2008
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  12. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    Wonderful link zipperman!,thanks
     
    p1990, Dec 19, 2008
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