Mouse Pad

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 at 20:19

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Evening all, I have a Dell net book which I am using for navigation, emails etc but what I find a pain is the touch pad as it doesn't allow you to have the same accuracy as a mouse. So I have the Ram mount and am looking at some form of pad for the mouse within the vehicle on the drivers side. I know that if your passenger is using the navigation then the centre console would be the go. Not talking about on the move but once stopped and checking distances etc.

Any suggestions?

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Reply By: Fiona & Paul - Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 at 20:31

Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 at 20:31

I am using Dell also - use a wireless mouse and you can run it up the side window, the roof or the floor if you want. I just ran a test on a cupboard beside me - side of a cupboard behind me, vertical and mouse pointing away from laptop - worked fine.

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 at 21:23

Thursday, Apr 08, 2010 at 21:23

I have a remote screen so use a wireless mouse and it works fine running it on my thigh.

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Reply By: Member - Bruce T (SA) - Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 01:13

Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 01:13

Ditto to both comments. We always use a remote wireless mouse. Logitech have a small one with a small receiver that goes into the USB port. These things will even work sliding it across your hand; much better than mouse pads.

Bruce and Di

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Reply By: Mikee5 (Logan QLD) - Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 08:16

Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 08:16

I use a trackball mouse, doesn't need a mousepad, just sit it on my knee. It takes a bit of getting used to but is is far less jumpy when on the move (not driving)
Like this hopefully.

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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 11:01

Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 11:01

This is the one I use in the caravan, you don't need as much space on the table. For a link - see Logitech track ball

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Reply By: HGMonaro - Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 10:36

Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 10:36

was about to suggest a trackball if they still exist... looks like they still do!

Touchpads need practice and then they are great.

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Reply By: Member - Phantom (WA) - Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 13:47

Friday, Apr 09, 2010 at 13:47

Hi Boeing,
I use a Targus Laptop table which folds up neatly and has a mouse pad on the side. It is only small but adequate. I too dislike touch pads.

Steve
PS I have just checked the Targus website but cannot see it listed so they may not make it anymore.

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