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[ebf]

You had me nodding until

>4. Also, yes, touchscreens are on laptops are stupid. This is a stupid idea.

Sure, touchscreens aren't going to be your main form of input in a laptop, but I wouldn't say they are stupid. Once you start playing with a touchscreen laptop, you'll begin to use the touchscreen occasionally, and in these moments it's really nice.

For example, when I'm browsing the web in my bed, it's awkward to use the touchpad to scroll, so I'll just reach out and scroll like I would on a tablet.

[coob → ebf]

Seems like that problem would be better solved by a superior touchpad.

[lotso → coob]

If by better touchpad, you mean better placement for the touchpad, then yes I agree. And in this scenario, the best placement is on the screen.