Looking for a keyboard with a touch pad on it

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 11:52 pm

I am in the market for a keyboard with a built in touch pad. Ive seen these before but i couldnt find any on newegg.

thanks for any help

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 11:56 pm

I love mine

Touche Technologies is the keyboard itself.

Touchpad by Synaptics (they hold the main patent for them).

It kicks ass, load the right drivers for it and you can program in left and right click functions to the pad itself, drag zones that let you scroll, functions like back the browser up a page or move forward, refresh, etc...

http://www.synaptics.com

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 11:57 pm

By downloading the most current Synaptics driver, you can enjoy these unique capabilities:

Virtual Scrolling
Move through long or cumbersome documents with ease. Just slide your finger along the right side of the pad to scroll vertically, across the bottom to scroll horizontally. The cursor automatically moves to the scroll bar with your touch. Then, when you lift your finger it snaps back to its original position.

Pressure Controlled Edge Motion
Never worry about running out of room when you're dragging something across the computer screen again. When your finger reaches the edge of the TouchPad simply hold it there at the edge. The cursor will continue to drag the object in that direction until you lift your finger. You can also speed the cursor up by pressing a little harder to activate our patented Pressure Controlled Edge Motion.

Palm Check
If you've ever used a touchpad that couldn't tell the difference between your pointing finger and an accidental bump or brush of the hand you'll especially appreciate this feature. It discriminates reliably between intentional touches and those inadvertent brushes, so your cursor doesn't go haywire every time your palm makes contact with the touchpad when you're typing.

Edge Finder
If you activate this feature, when you slide your finger across the pad you'll have immediate access to menus and control features that lie at the edges of your window. How? On your first sweep Edge Finder constrains your mouse to the active window, so you can easily move to the edge without moving beyond. When you next move the cursor it is free to leave the window.

Snap-to-Default
Engage this feature and your cursor will automatically be positioned above the default button in a dialog box. With just a tap you can select that option.

Corner Taps and Programmable Tap Zones
Assign button controls or other interactions to an area on the TouchPad surface. TouchPad is fully programmable so you can set it up to work just the way you want. For example, you can program the upper left corner to automatically open the File menu with just a tap.

Programmable Button Assignments
Use TouchPad's left and right mechanical buttons in the traditional manner. Or, program them to assign specific actions for your particular application (and make your "mouse clicks" by tapping directly on the Synaptics TouchPad).

Virtual Zooming
Zooming in and out has never been easier. Just hold down the control key and run a finger along the right edge of the pad. This is a real convenience if you use Office 97¨ or other applications with a zoom feature.

Touch Sensitivity
Each user can set the touch sensitivity of his or her TouchPad to provide the most comfortable interface.

Slow Motion Key
Hold down a hot key and cursor motion is slowed for precise movement and positioning. User selects the hot key.

Constrained Cursor Key
Hold down a hot key and cursor motion is constrained to only horizontal or only vertical movement. User selects the hot key.

Cursor Update Rate
Adjust the cursor refresh rate for smoother cursor motion in your request.

Animated Tray Icon
Get quick access to the mouse control panel and receive visual feedback for finger taps and motion.

On-Line Help
Use your Synaptics TouchPad with confidence. Comprehensive, context sensitive on-line help and a tutorial are just a tap away.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Oct 18, 2002 11:59 pm

Almost identical to this one:

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:00 am

http://www.cwol.com/keyboards/ergonomic ... yboard.htm

$49.95

104-key Windows design including Accessibility Option mouse key capability.
Extra, centrally located tab and backspace keys for easier use (no more reaching "up" for these common tasks).
Separate number pad, cursor pad and oversize ENTER key.
Built-in convenient, space saving TouchPad.
Combo interface (works with both serial and PS/2 mouse ports).
Includes DOS and Windows TouchPad software.
Connects to 5-pin DIN or 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) keyboard connectors (adapter included).
Compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000 and XP
Dimensions: 20 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 2 1/2"
One year warranty

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:01 am

where to buy and how much?

looks cool, just what im looking for

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:03 am

Originally posted by Humboldt
http://www.cwol.com/keyboards/ergonomic ... yboard.htm

$49.95

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:04 am

Originally posted by Humboldt
Almost identical to this one:

almost identical? what about the first one that you said you have, how much is that one.

is it the entire keyboard. the first website is kinda... weird. they dont talk about the keyboard itself

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:27 am

I can't find any pictures of it but it's visually identical to the one I posted aside from the Touche logo.

Try googling keywords ergonomic touchpad keyboard...?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:43 am

There's another at http://www.Staples.com

Second page of keyboards (I think the link was too long to get pasted here or something).

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:45 am

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=IM1706324&bcFlag=True&bcSCatId=3&bcSCatName=Technology&bcCatId=81&bcCatName=Mice+%26+Keyboards&bcDeptId=1924&bcDeptName=Keyboards&bcClassId=141981&bcClassName=Corded+Keyboards

?

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:46 am

That's the one.

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:46 am

this is where i want teh touchpad....

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=FEL99842&bcFlag=True&bcSCatId=3&bcSCatName=Technology&bcCatId=81&bcCatName=Mice+%26+Keyboards&bcDeptId=1924&bcDeptName=Keyboards&bcClassId=141981&bcClassName=Corded+Keyboards

but damn.. 90 bucks?!?!

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:50 am

They're badass.

Badass don't come cheap

here's another one, as cheap as the first but looks less well made then the Staples one.

http://www.coolerexpress.com/wkbuiltoucke.html

Mine was about $90 or so several years ago.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:51 am

Or for $129

http://www.keyalt.com/keyboards/touchpad.htm

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:52 am

http://www.ergomart.com/COMPUTER_KEYBOA ... E_6000.htm

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:52 am

Originally posted by Humboldt
Or for $129

http://www.keyalt.com/keyboards/touchpad.htm

Originally posted by TEH WIN
this is where i want teh touchpad....

http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=FEL99842&bcFlag=True&bcSCatId=3&bcSCatName=Technology&bcCatId=81&bcCatName=Mice+%26+Keyboards&bcDeptId=1924&bcDeptName=Keyboards&bcClassId=141981&bcClassName=Corded+Keyboards

but damn.. 90 bucks?!?!

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 12:55 am

You bitched about the price, I'm offering alternatives...

TEH WIN · Post by **TEH WIN** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 1:19 am

reason for my last post is they are the exact same thing

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 1:34 am

Those touchpads suck for gaming.

De Plano · Post by **De Plano** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 3:17 am

Should have never gotten Humboldt started talking about his touch pad. He'll keep going like this for days (whether anyone is around or not

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Oct 19, 2002 3:04 pm

Originally posted by RoundEye
Those touchpads suck for gaming.

Well, sure they do...for anyone silly enough to try it!

I have a normal mouse hooked up to my system as well (I move the cursor with the mouse, click and right click with the touchpad).

When I still gamed I tried the touchpad for about 30 seconds for kicks. You're right, it sucked, which is why no one uses touchpads for gaming.