No more Thinkpads *without* the touchpad?

[cogitordi]

Touchpad Hater here.

To my knowledge, the X series Thinkpads were the only portables that came without a touchpad, or that offered the option of no touchpad.

None of the new X series seems to come with the option of having no touchpad. Am I missing something or is this really the case?

[dr_st]

This is really the case.

Just turn it off in the BIOS and don't use it.

[cogitordi]

It's not just that I hate using the touchpad. I also think it is a waste of space.

[Cigarguy]

I don't "hate" touchpads as much as you do but have no love for them either. I'd much prefer a wireless USB mouse over touchpads and will only use touchpads for short stints.