what about a rollerball or trackball?
http://inktomi2-cnet.com.com/4007-5
9-0.html?qt=microsoft+trackball+optical&part=inktomi2-cnet&subj=microsoft
trackball optical&tag=cnetshopper
jim
John Kavanagh wrote in message
news:c9lrl2$np0$1@kermit.esat.net...
> Hi,
>
> I got this new laptop as a present, a Saterlite A30. Trouble is, I hate
> touchpads, hate them with a passion. It not that I cant use them, they
easy
> to control and has a nice tapping action, it just that i hate the feeling
of
> sliding my finger across the touchpad, especially if theres grime after
> someone else using it. But even so, i hate it.
>
> Is there an alternnative device I could use? Plugging a USB optical mouse
in
> works nice but it not always good when theres lack of a service to use.
If
> anyone have an idea I would be grateful.
>
> John
>
>