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geekhack Community => Input Devices => Topic started by: salmo on Sat, 22 June 2013, 09:42:11

Title: Touchpad recommendations?
Post by: salmo on Sat, 22 June 2013, 09:42:11

I hate my laptop keyboard.  But I end up using it when working on my laptop from the couch.  I can set the laptop on an end table and use a keyboard but I hate going back to the touchpad, and using a mouse just isn't practical.

So my idea was to take one of my two GH60's and build in a touchpad to the right of the keyboard into the case (I'm using wood, because why not?).  But I need a decent touchpad that isn't huge. 

I'm not gaming or doing serious graphics, just normal web browsing, programming. etc. But I would like something reasonably sturdy and reliable.

Any recommendations?

Title: Re: Touchpad recommendations?
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 22 June 2013, 13:08:35

The touchpad in my Cherry G80-11900 is by far the best one I have ever used.

Title: Re: Touchpad recommendations?
Post by: davkol on Sat, 22 June 2013, 15:29:43

Quote from: fohat.digs on Sat, 22 June 2013, 13:08:35

The touchpad in my Cherry G80-11900 is by far the best one I have ever used.

It sure feels quite good. However, it's not recognized as a touchpad by the system for some reason—unknown to me. Thus I can't configure stuff like scrolling. Doesn't really matter though, I prefer trackball, rollermouse or a trackpoint.

Title: Re: Touchpad recommendations?
Post by: salmo on Sat, 22 June 2013, 21:15:45

Quote from: davkol on Sat, 22 June 2013, 15:29:43

It sure feels quite good. However, it's not recognized as a touchpad by the system for some reason—unknown to me. Thus I can't configure stuff like scrolling. Doesn't really matter though, I prefer trackball, rollermouse or a trackpoint.

Out of curiosity, what OS are you running?

Title: Re: Touchpad recommendations?
Post by: davkol on Sun, 23 June 2013, 05:15:02

GNU/Linux, but I think it's rather a hardware issue (PS/2).