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Started by Paulus, February 14, 2008, 15:49:05 PM

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Paulus

February 14, 2008, 15:49:05 PM
Im looking to buy a new latop but Ive noticed that most of them seem to have tiny touchpads. Its fine when you plug a mouse in but when your on the move thats not always possible. Has anyone else noticed this ? it seems like the laptop manufacturers really dont give a sh*t.

e.g.
http://common.ziffdavisinternet.com/util_get_image/18/0,1425,sz=1&i=180166,00.jpg
http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/7922.jpg
http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/2013.jpg


The only laptops Ive found with a decent size touchpad are Apple ones. I might be forced to pay the extra for a macbook
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb206/Techbugtv/MacBook.jpg
http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/i/z5/rv/2008/January/macbook_air_gallery_14.jpg

Mardoni

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February 14, 2008, 15:53:53 PM
imvho, anything is better than a nipple.

Leon

#2
February 14, 2008, 15:59:37 PM
lol indeed my current thing that once upon a time could of been called a laptop has a nipple and I would trade it in a instant for a small touchpad.
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Eggtastico

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February 14, 2008, 16:00:41 PM
Quote from: Doomslol indeed my current thing that once upon a time could of been called a laptop has a nipple and I would trade it in a instant for a small touchpad.

im the complete opposite.
gimme nipple before a pad anyday.

TBH bring back the trackball FTW

Clock'd 0Ne

#4
February 14, 2008, 16:08:33 PM
Trackballs were by the far the best, anyone could be just as efficient with a trackball as with a mouse. The only downside is having to clean them.

Rivkid

#5
February 14, 2008, 16:24:52 PM
Quote from: Clockd 0NeTrackballs were by the far the best, anyone could be just as efficient with a trackball as with a mouse. The only downside is having to clean them.

HUMBUG!!

They were good for missle defence and nothing more!  :rage:
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Eggtastico

#6
February 14, 2008, 17:01:22 PM
Quote from: Rivkid
Quote from: Clockd 0NeTrackballs were by the far the best, anyone could be just as efficient with a trackball as with a mouse. The only downside is having to clean them.

HUMBUG!!

They were good for missle defence and nothing more!  :rage:

Try using one... Im on only my 2nd trackball in 12 years.
Dont use a mouse as they need to much room.

Serious

#7
February 15, 2008, 03:27:02 AM
Quote from: Nimrodimvho, anything is better than a nipple.

I prefer the trackpoints, easier for me to use at least. Mind, I think its another love or hate item ;)

neXus

#8
February 15, 2008, 03:50:30 AM
Paul, Macbook and get a mouse :) Although new acer has a large one I think looking at the adverts shown here in NZ

Rivkid

#9
February 15, 2008, 09:38:17 AM
Quote from: EggtasticoTry using one... Im on only my 2nd trackball in 12 years.
Dont use a mouse as they need to much room.


Use them all the time - theres about 6 users at work who have them. Theyre wank.
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