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    Touchpad Accessories?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by SLICER, Aug 17, 2005.

  1. SLICER

    SLICER Notebook Enthusiast

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    Always wondered about this but I can't seem to find any info. Is there such thing as, say, a pen you could use to activate your touchpad, maybe for drawing or something? Maybe similar technology as used w/ a Wacom Tablet.

    Anyway, can anyone explain what activates the touchpad? I've tried tons of things and nothing but skin evokes any response. Maybe I can make something.
     
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  2. HumanTorch

    HumanTorch Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    i believe its activated by electrostatic conductivity
    meaning something that can conduct a current but not realllly sure on that part

    there are things out there for artists that are like mousepads that plug into ur usb port
    and it comes with a pen, the pad reads the pen as you write so its like ur drawing on your computer almost like a pda touchscreen
     
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