PointStick for HP NC6000

by jainagray May 3, 2009 2:24AM PDT

Hi,

I just bought a used HP NC6000. The documentation says it can use a point stick, but the seller didn't have it. I looked all over the web and couldn't find anyone who sells just the stick. Maybe I'm misunderstanding -- what I mean by a point stick is a stylus you use on the touch pad, not a button. Can I get any dumber??!!!

Regards,

Jaina

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Link to replacement caps.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 3, 2009 2:40AM PDT

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=120&prodSeriesId=447371&prodTypeId=321957&objectID=c00601293

I can't see your machine but you are asking about "Keyboard/TouchPad or pointing stick" which is a feature on some machines.

Pictures, more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pointing_stick

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Pointstick Clarification

by jainagray May 3, 2009 4:24AM PDT

Hi,

The manual for this machine that I downloaded from the HP site says under the specs in the category named "Pointing Device" that there are "Dual pointing devices (both Pointstick and Touchpad)." I'm trying to find out if the Pointstick is what I think it is, a stylus, and where I can buy a replacement. The Pointstick is used on the Touchpad instead of your finger. I think those blue caps you're referring to in the link are for the little button on the center of the keyboard that works the pointer.

Regards,

Jaina

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The answer is no.

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 3, 2009 5:28AM PDT

If you review the links you should reach your answer fast. A stylus is not a HP Pointstick.
Bob

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Right you are

by jainagray May 3, 2009 6:53AM PDT

I missed the obvious "pointstick" "joystick" reference. Thanks for the clarification. What I would like to get is a stylus pointing device, so I don't have to use my finger on the touchpad. Anyway, seems like I need to do some more research. Thanks to all.

Regards,

Jaina

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I TESTED STYLUS ON TOUCH PADS and...

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 3, 2009 7:08AM PDT

I tried my stylus from many PDAs I have and it appears the touch pads want a finger size contact area.
Bob

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CCorrect Me if I'm Wrong, But...

by 1shado1 May 3, 2009 9:48AM PDT

Aren't the touchpads on the vast majority of laptops capacitance sensing, meaning a stylus won't work? Needs a finger, and not even a gloved finger will work. Size isn't the issue.

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The pads vary in design so

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 3, 2009 12:56PM PDT

We can't guess here which they use until a make and model is known.

But one did work with a gummy bear but no stylus worked on the 10 laptops in the office. I was only trying this out of curiousity.
Bob

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Thanks All

by jainagray May 4, 2009 2:14AM PDT

Hi,

Thanks for the info. My husband brought a Dell home from work and I see what a point stick is now. My error. Anyway, I think I'll just get a wireless mouse. Will start a new thread on that.

Thanks again!

Jaina

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