Subject: Laptop.
Posted by: esslivate
Date: Oct 21 09
Dose using a laptop slow your speed down? My speed is about half of others,mine is wireless.
Posted by: esslivate
Date: Oct 21 09
Dose using a laptop slow your speed down? My speed is about half of others,mine is wireless.
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mike32768 
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A laptop, per se, should not slow you down. But given the smaller screens, a perhaps inconsistent wireless connection, and the more-cumbersome scrolling devices employed, yes, for sure you are going to be slower. I use a laptop when traveling and always use a mouse when possible, otherwise using that touch pad would easily add 10-15 seconds per game. Reply #1. Oct 21 09, 12:15 PM |
postcards2go
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I agree with Mike. Invest $20 in a mouse. It will help -- except for the Fill Me In, where using the Tab is faster than scrolling, and hitting Enter when you are finished. I also see that you are fairly new -- just two months. You will find that the longer you are on FT, and the more games you play, the faster you'll get. Have fun :-) Reply #2. Oct 21 09, 1:47 PM |
esslivate
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Thanks,that all helps. Reply #3. Oct 21 09, 9:02 PM |
dj168
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Add some RAM to your laptop and it should be faster. But it might cost some money. Reply #4. Oct 21 09, 9:31 PM |
W-Ross
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when i got my laptop i had to get a mouse to play on this site because i was just not getting anywhere near the time i was used to getting Reply #5. Dec 23 09, 7:04 PM |
strudi74
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A mouse is essential, I only use my laptop for FT and I find when I get the opportunity to use a desktop I find it cumbersome- it's all about getting used to things as they are. Reply #6. Dec 23 09, 11:18 PM |
daver852
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I have an antique Toshiba laptop that must cost me ten seconds per game. I don't have a mouse. I just continue to use it as almost all change is change for the worse. At least I know how this thing works. Reply #7. Dec 25 09, 6:31 PM |
guitargoddess
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I disagree - a mouse is not necessary. If you've been using a mouse all along, then yes, at first you'll be slower with a touchpad. But I love my touchpad now, and I'm so used to it, I'm much slower with a mouse. Reply #8. Dec 26 09, 10:49 AM |
| esslivate
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You're right, It's what you get used to,I tried changing to a mouse and I had to go back to a touchpad. Reply #9. Dec 26 09, 3:09 PM |
beachbumb101
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A lap top is easie for me to use, it does not slow my internet connection down. As for the mouse, I cannot use one because I cannot see too well. I just use the key board to navigate around the computer. The touch pad would be such a hassle for me, even a desktop mouse would be an issue. I could stilll type fast on my laptop and take it to andd from school. Reply #10. Jan 06 10, 4:08 PM |
Cymruambyth
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I can't stand laptops. I hate that built-in mouse and the tiny keyboard, so I'm going to stick with my desktop PC. Since I no longer work for anyone but myself, I can forgo the joy (?) of being able to access files while travelling! Reply #11. Jan 13 10, 5:02 PM |
MarchHare007
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When I'm travelling I'll often 'drop in' to check on FT - just to make sure everyone is playing nicely! ;) I went to a wireless mouse a while ago because I Really Don't Like lap top pads at all but the lappie is a necessary evil - and I also use the same wireless mouse with my Mac because the supplied mouse keeps running away! Can play as fast then as at home. Very Important when I'm still trying for Immortality! :D Reply #12. Jan 13 10, 6:33 PM |
| rfcneil
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Sometimes my laptop becomes slow, so if it does I leave it for 5 minutes and it returns to normal. Reply #13. Feb 15 10, 6:40 AM |
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