Is it just me, or is it really the little things that actually keep giving Apple an edge? Windows itself, after all, will probably be able to respond reasonably to a touchpad. Maybe it will get better with Windows 8, but ultimately ASUS has to deliver here. Basics like a deactivating touchpad when typing or scrolling with multiple fingers should just work cleanly and reliably - the user should not be forced to deactivate the touchpad and use an external device if necessary.
Readers here may forgive the emotional tone of this post - maybe others feel the same way. And maybe someone has some good tips on how to better configure the touchpad.
Update: no improvement in sight
Unfortunately, Asus doesn't seem willing or able to significantly improve the touchpad drivers: even after almost three years, there are still problems with the touchpad. Whether it is for Windows 10 better drivers is still open - I will not update to the new Windows version for the time being.
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You are absolutely right, also do not understand how Asus can send such a pad on the market. This if all work like mine (UX32 / bought in July 2012) ie cursor moves independently when writing what requires constant corrections. Have already disabled all unnecessary functions and searched for newer (non-existent drivers), helps only partially.
Yes, the question is really: why is it so difficult to realize a touchpad under Windows that works as reliably as the Apple variants? At the end of the day, everyone is just using water, and even if the UX32 is a nice device, the Macbook Air is worlds ahead in terms of touchpad.