Barbara
I have been in the same situation 2 different laptops and Im on my 3rd Mouse which arrived yesterday!
Like you I cant get on with the fidly touch thingy!
While I was in France I used my sons Blue Toothcordless Laser mouse and I loved it.
I orderedone from Amazon and it was here when I got back on Sunday.
I love it because it works on any surface unlike others Ive tried!
Margaret
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