Cristy, Yes, you can always connect a USB mouse &/or keyboard (or trackball, game controller, etc.) and they will be just as usable as if you were connected to a desktop system. Some (probably most) also include a port for use with an external monitor, although that kinda puts a kink into the idea of portability. ;0} Peace, Gman "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask" ----- Original Message ----- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 4:01 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- laptop questions >I am thinking of buying a laptop for convience of travel but I hate the > keyboards that come on them as I need a special ergonomic one for my wrist > and I also dislike the way the screens are because I like it to sit higher > and adjust it heightwise to my desk and chair. So I guess the only thing > I > would like about one is the portability of it. Can you hook up a > different > monitor and keyboard and mouse to them as I prefer using a mouse also then > the touch pad thing. Thanks for answering. > > I did look in Walmart and saw the Toshiba ones "Don"? was referring to for > $400.00. I wondered if it would be something I might be interested in. > > thanks, > christy --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------