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Title: Laptop Help
Post by: raabrc on November 01, 2007, 01:16:05 PM

I just got a loptop..and i was trying to play the game.  I learned that i needed a mouse, cause i couldnt control the plane.
Now i have a mouse and i cant control the planes or even the guns..
can someone help me??

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: Solar10 on November 01, 2007, 04:42:36 PM

Buy a joystick

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: BaldEagl on November 01, 2007, 04:47:51 PM

You might need to map and calibrate your mouse.  Try the support then help links above.

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: Spatula on November 01, 2007, 06:18:46 PM

Try this:
http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/mouse/mouse.htm

But a joystick is very much superior in every way. Even a cheap $20 one will do.

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: fuzeman on November 01, 2007, 09:23:57 PM

I'd asume most laptops or 'loptops' have a power setting to save the battery.
Change this to full performance or a non Energy Star setting.

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: Max on November 02, 2007, 08:58:06 AM

RAABC I've used a laptop for years with AH. You'll optimize the game by:

1. Attaching a standard keyboard/mouse.

2. Attaching a stand alone monitor...a 19" flat panel works for me but the 22" are pretty cheap these days.

3. Buy a joystick. Saitek makes a number of inexpensive twist handle sticks. Spend the extra few $$ for a replacement warranty...Saitek sticks tend to go by the wayside in time.

4. Always run your laptop on AC power to save battery life.

5. Optional but advised - buy a laptop cooling pad. You'll reduce the internal heat load and most of the pads come with powered USB ports.

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: splitatom on November 02, 2007, 10:59:42 PM

just get a joystick it does it for you

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: Spikes on November 02, 2007, 11:12:46 PM

I would recommend a Saitek ST290Pro stick...they're at wal mart for $20.

Title: Laptop Help
Post by: goober69 on November 04, 2007, 06:53:57 AM

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Originally posted by SpikesX
I would recommend a Saitek ST290Pro stick...they're at wal mart for $20.

yea thats what i have right now, no problems for six months or so hope it lasts til i can afford an x52 or longer so i can get some ch stuff lol