Touch pad or mouse?

[Nocturnal]

Which would you rather use? After trying to use the touch pad for long periods of time, I notice it's kind of irritating and I'd rather have a USB mouse.

 

[Icefingers]

I like to switch it up. I use nub/touchpad/mouse for doing different things. I have the newer basic USB optical microsoft mouse that is small enough to throw in my bag and not be a pain. If I plan on being on my laptop for more than a half hour or so, I'll prob plug it in, and use it half the time. Its a good idea to keep a mouse around incase you need to be scrolling through long documents or fast clicking (video games :-D)

 

[vegetation]

A mouse for sure. Touchpad is ok for portability but if I'm using my laptop at home, I'll have my mouse with it.

 

[ShellGuy]

A mouse is great for exact work and touch pad nice for just a quick job.



Will G.

 

[Abhi]

Mouse... no contest..

 

[iamme]

mouse > eraserhead, pointing stick > touchpad

 

[Jeff7]

Mouse - better speed, accuracy, and comfort. A touchpad's only real merit is its shape.

 

[cy7878]

I now use a mouse on my thinkpad. I love the trackpoint, but when I'm at the computer for a long time, mouse is still easier to navigate broswers. Typing is another story.

 

[bigal40]

mouse, espiecially for gaming. when i traveling i make due with the touch pad