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    G72GX-RBBX05 or....09 touchpad-terrible response?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by luckyknine, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. luckyknine

    luckyknine Newbie

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    I have been trying to convince myself I can live with the touchpad response on either of these systems? I have tried 5 different systems at different Best Buy.

    Each one has a VERY unresponsive or erratic touchpad. The mouse just will not follow my finger movement....it stops, it jerks, sticks in the corners and sticks on the task bar etc.

    I have tried all the setting available via the Synaptics settings.

    I'm really trying to love the system but I've never found such a poor touchpad.

    What are the findings of those of you with either of these systems?

    Maybe it's the "electricity" in my fingers!!!
     
    luckyknine, Oct 31, 2009
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  2. FatManChan

    FatManChan Notebook Evangelist

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    Use a mouse
     
    FatManChan, Oct 31, 2009
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  3. da1writer

    da1writer Notebook Evangelist

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    I agree, I have no clue why track pads are even on "gaming" laptops, mouse FTW!
     
    da1writer, Oct 31, 2009
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  4. luckyknine

    luckyknine Newbie

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    I normally do use a mouse, but I don't think something built in to the systme should start out so bad.

    It would be like having the keyboard as bad as the touchpad....yes, I can and do use an external keyboard, but most people wouldn't want something to star out bad.
     
    luckyknine, Oct 31, 2009
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  5. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    Are your fingertips damp or sweaty when you are using the touchpad? Usually moisture will screw around with the current given off by your fingers making the touchpad confused sometimes.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Oct 31, 2009
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  6. Abula

    Abula Puro Chapin

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    Did you tried G60s, im just wondering if the pad is the same or feels the same.
     
    Abula, Oct 31, 2009
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  7. luckyknine

    luckyknine Newbie

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    Unfortunately, or maybe for the better, the G72gx pad is unique to the Asus line...it is more part of the case and has bumps over the surface to better identify it.
     
    luckyknine, Oct 31, 2009
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