In fact, it seems to me that the motion is smoother. The operator holds the hand in readiness on top of the mouse. Enter the pad, man. Brush a finger, any finger across the smooth touch pad. Your cursor will follow.
Skin is in.
Try a knuckle. Any skin covered body part will do. Now do a little light tap on a menu button. Do a light double tap. You do have switches , and they make drag and drop a little easier.