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wa8yxm · 05-27-2015, 10:33 AM

Re Loss of touch pad functions..... If that happened on my laptops I'd never notice.

First thing I do to a new laptop is TURN THOSE STUPID THINGS OFF, they are way more tribble than they are worth. I use a USB mouse.

loss of USB however could be painful less you have an alternate port and a hub.

One thing they used to make is a rubber membrane that went over the top of many laptops.. Easy to type through.. Was 100% coffee proof, also cola proof, Milk proof, Water proof and all sorts of liquid proof. I have no idea if they still make 'em.

They do make waterproof external keyboards though..I have one (which I do not use, no free ports)

05-27-2015, 10:33 AM	#8
wa8yxm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mobile, on the road Posts: 1,139	Re Loss of touch pad functions..... If that happened on my laptops I'd never notice. First thing I do to a new laptop is TURN THOSE STUPID THINGS OFF, they are way more tribble than they are worth. I use a USB mouse. loss of USB however could be painful less you have an alternate port and a hub. One thing they used to make is a rubber membrane that went over the top of many laptops.. Easy to type through.. Was 100% coffee proof, also cola proof, Milk proof, Water proof and all sorts of liquid proof. I have no idea if they still make 'em. They do make waterproof external keyboards though..I have one (which I do not use, no free ports)