Why do laptops have that rubber circle in between the G, H and B?

Question

Why do laptops have that rubber circle in between the G, H and B?

Answer 1

It's how you move the mouse cursor.

Answer 2

That pencil eraser is another pointing device, like the track pad or mouse.  Just dont get too excited playing with it!

Answer 3

its a mouse

Answer 4

I think what your referring to is something that can be used as a mouse.

If the laptop doesnt have a trackpad, then i think thats what it is. My bf has one on his computer, and it moves the cursor.

Answer 5

Its a secondar mouse......like a little joy stick

Answer 6

It's called a trackpoint and it's for moving the cursor like a mouse does. Alot of IBM laptops have it. I prefer it over the pad because you don't have to lift your finger to move the cursor from one end of the screen to the other.

Answer 7

its a mouse!!! yea its a built in mouse, if you put your finger on it you can move the mouse around

Answer 8

i'm looking at mine right now as i am typing. what rubber circle? don't see one

Answer 9

Only some older models do. It's like an extra mouse if the touchpad doesn't work.

Answer 10

thats the mouse. if you roll your finger over it, the cursor moves.