Which Laptop

[dreamer]

Can someone please tell me if a Laptop is as good as a PC in terms of working with AutoCAD?
I find manipulating the pointer is hopeless for AutoCAD. Perhaps a wireless mouse? Anyone has any experience and or suggestion please?

[sab423]

dreamer,

I have been using laptops for the past 4yrs or so and have no complaints. I was not sure at first about going to a laptop but I'm very happy I did. As for the pointing device, I find a trackball works great. Especially if your traveling and have limited space you dont need a flat surface for a mouse.

Scott 8)

[hyposmurf]

See here (http://cadtutor.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2879)

[congee]

get the LED mouse.

a full size one with 3 or more buttons is preferable too. those mini-laptop mices are for people who do word and excel only.

[dreamer]

Hi thanks to all of your relies. They are great help.

Sab 423, did you replace the touch pad with a trackball? But isn't it trap dirts and you cannot access the parts to do the cleaning like you do with a mouse? They said trackball device on laptop has became obslete for that reason!?

dreamer

[sab423]

Dreamer,

I use a logitech corded trackball that is separate from the laptop. The trackball is much easier than the mouse to clean.

Scott 8)