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kgarchar · 2006-06-03, 19:29

it's true, i'm not the only one that has noticed it. anyone else think so? it sometimes just ignores me...

GladToBeHere · 2006-06-03, 19:39

Looking past the way you presented the issue, can you please be specific? What happens and when? It is a machine, so could it be that you haven't acclimated to it yet? Are you familiar with past trackpads? What is your credit card number and mother's maiden name?

That ought to do for now.

World Leader Pretend · 2006-06-03, 19:56

At least it's big! I used one at the store and it seemed fine, maybe you need to alter your standards or customize the options to make it fit your trackpad-ing style.

Joshua · 2006-06-03, 20:02

Well I should sart by saying I think all track pads suck. But why the MB in particular?

blakbyrd · 2006-06-03, 21:00

They're all the same to me.

macleod · 2006-06-03, 21:04

I have had no problems with my MB's trackpad. I actually like it more than other one's I have used because of its size.

colivigan · 2006-06-03, 21:07

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Originally Posted by Joshua

Well I should sart by saying I think all track pads suck. But why the MB in particular?

What he said. They're all wasted space, as far as I'm concerned. Give me a two button mouse with a scroll wheel.

LiquidSpace · 2006-06-03, 21:48

i think that the two finger right click is great..... no need for a mouse

blakbyrd · 2006-06-03, 22:14

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Originally Posted by LiquidSpace

i think that the two finger right click is great..... no need for a mouse

I agree.

PB PM · 2006-06-03, 22:35

I have third party drives with the ablity to program up to five mouse buttons on my trackpad, and I still would rather use a two button mouse with scroll ablities... I find my fingure gets sore when I use the trackpad for an extended period of time. Its fine for a few hours, but not all day.

kgarchar · 2006-06-03, 23:13

well another person i know that bought a 2 ghz white macbook has had the same issue...after typing, it just doesn't respond for a second or two, i have to wave my finger around for a second to get it to recognize, it's just annoying...but yes, i had an ibook for quite some time, so i'm familiar with trackpads, and it was a lot more responsive than this.

oh yeah, i also love the size, it's quite nice

T2dak668 · 2006-06-03, 23:20

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Originally Posted by kgarchar

well another person i know that bought a 2 ghz white macbook has had the same issue...after typing, it just doesn't respond for a second or two, i have to wave my finger around for a second to get it to recognize, it's just annoying...but yes, i had an ibook for quite some time, so i'm familiar with trackpads, and it was a lot more responsive than this.

oh yeah, i also love the size, it's quite nice

adjust your TP settings.

kgarchar · 2006-06-03, 23:38

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Originally Posted by T2dak668

adjust your TP settings.

i have tried, it's still silly

Brad · 2006-06-03, 23:43

So, you're saying that you did turn off the "Ignore trackpad while typing" option, correct?

kgarchar · 2006-06-04, 00:00

there is no such option

alcimedes · 2006-06-04, 00:04

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Originally Posted by kgarchar

there is no such option

Yes, there is.

kgarchar · 2006-06-04, 00:10

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Originally Posted by alcimedes

Yes, there is.

what the? where?

Brad · 2006-06-04, 00:13

I guess Apple changed the label for it. Disable the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" one.

Ichiban_jay · 2006-06-04, 01:52

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Originally Posted by Brad

I guess Apple changed the label for it. Disable the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" one.

It's okay Brad, we all have problems with reading and comprehension.

Brad · 2006-06-04, 02:00

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Originally Posted by Ichiban_jay

It's okay Brad, we all have problems with reading and comprehension.

For what it's worth, Apple did change the label.

Prior to Mac OS X 10.4, this option was labeled as I originally described.

alcimedes · 2006-06-04, 12:19

Actually, on my PB in 10.4.6 it's still labeled "ignore accidental input". Must be a MB only change.

Windowsrookie · 2006-06-04, 12:35

It says "ignore accidental trackpad input" on my 12" p-book.

BenP · 2006-06-04, 15:15

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Originally Posted by alcimedes

Actually, on my PB in 10.4.6 it's still labeled "ignore accidental input". Must be a MB only change.

I think his MB also says "ignore accidental input". Brad was saying that before 10.4 it said "ignore trackpad while typing".

chucker · 2006-06-04, 15:23

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Originally Posted by alcimedes

Actually, on my PB in 10.4.6 it's still labeled "ignore accidental input". Must be a MB only change.

You misread.

In Panther, the checkbox was labelled "Ignore trackpad while typing". As of Tiger, it is labelled "Ignore accidental trackpad input" — regardless of the machine.

rollercoaster375 · 2006-06-04, 15:27

I've not had this problem; however, you should make sure that you don't have *any* part of your hand even barely touching the trackpad - that'll make it attempt to scroll, rather than move the cursor.

PB PM · 2006-06-04, 16:13

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Originally Posted by kgarchar

what the? where?

My goodness no wonder you have problems, look how slow you have the scrolling speed set, nor is tracking speed set to max.

chucker · 2006-06-04, 16:18

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Originally Posted by PB PM

My goodness no wonder you have problems, look how slow you have the scrolling speed set, nor is tracking speed set to max.

My tracking speed is set even slower. Since OS X's acceleration curve is so excellent, it really doesn't matter. I can still get across the entire screen in less than a second.

Gargoyle · 2006-06-04, 16:21

First post on my new MacBook. I am loving it!

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kgarchar Member Join Date: Apr 2006	2006-06-03, 19:29 it's true, i'm not the only one that has noticed it. anyone else think so? it sometimes just ignores me...
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GladToBeHere Member Join Date: Jan 2006	2006-06-03, 19:39 Looking past the way you presented the issue, can you please be specific? What happens and when? It is a machine, so could it be that you haven't acclimated to it yet? Are you familiar with past trackpads? What is your credit card number and mother's maiden name? That ought to do for now.
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World Leader Pretend Ruling teh World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA	2006-06-03, 19:56 At least it's big! I used one at the store and it seemed fine, maybe you need to alter your standards or customize the options to make it fit your trackpad-ing style. -_-__-__-----my site_-_-_----___
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Joshua Hey where the white women at? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: So Cal	2006-06-03, 20:02 Well I should sart by saying I think all track pads suck. But why the MB in particular?
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blakbyrd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrenville, SC	2006-06-03, 21:00 They're all the same to me.
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macleod Now in lower-case™! Join Date: Feb 2006	2006-06-03, 21:04 I have had no problems with my MB's trackpad. I actually like it more than other one's I have used because of its size.
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LiquidSpace Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 619 / 561	2006-06-03, 21:48 i think that the two finger right click is great..... no need for a mouse
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PB PM I Like to Shoot Things... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2006-06-03, 22:35 I have third party drives with the ablity to program up to five mouse buttons on my trackpad, and I still would rather use a two button mouse with scroll ablities... I find my fingure gets sore when I use the trackpad for an extended period of time. Its fine for a few hours, but not all day. Website, Twitter, Blog
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Brad Selfish Heathen Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2006-06-03, 23:43 So, you're saying that you did turn off the "Ignore trackpad while typing" option, correct?
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kgarchar Member Join Date: Apr 2006	2006-06-04, 00:00 there is no such option
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Brad Selfish Heathen Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2006-06-04, 00:13 I guess Apple changed the label for it. Disable the "Ignore accidental trackpad input" one.
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alcimedes I shot the sherrif. Join Date: May 2004	2006-06-04, 12:19 Actually, on my PB in 10.4.6 it's still labeled "ignore accidental input". Must be a MB only change.
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Windowsrookie Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota	2006-06-04, 12:35 It says "ignore accidental trackpad input" on my 12" p-book.
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rollercoaster375 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UIllinois (Champaign, IL)	2006-06-04, 15:27 I've not had this problem; however, you should make sure that you don't have any part of your hand even barely touching the trackpad - that'll make it attempt to scroll, rather than move the cursor. I really have nothing to put here, but I feel it's rather strange to not have one.
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Gargoyle http://ga.rgoyle.com Join Date: May 2004 Location: In your dock hiding behind your finder icon!	2006-06-04, 16:21 First post on my new MacBook. I am loving it!
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