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Old 05-30-2011, 09:09 AM   #8
Sazerac
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Join Date: January 7, 2001
Location: Monroe, LA
Age: 60
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Default Re: Why does my cursor keep moving when I am typing on my netbook?

LadyZ, I was having the same problem with one of the laptops in my training class this past week. I had no idea why the cursor kept leaping up to odd fields when I was trying to type in areas for our training exercises (especially when you're typing in a Cognos SQL command in an expression line and all of a sudden the bally thing leaps on you). I'd be willing to bet money it was the crappy touchpad. I know everyone was wondering why I kept muttering "Sonofa..." and "pain in the rumpus" sporadically during the exercises.

I'm fortunate my new Lenovo's touchpad isn't that sensitive; I can work directly on it without any interference. If I need to use it it works fine but it does need a little more pressure than your wrists barely grazing it. However, I'm glad to know it can be disabled if needed.
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