Thanks to all for replies!!! I finally figured out something that workes really great...after adjusting the screen sensitivity in the registry...I decided to get this skin for the PCM keypad..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=349647
its awsome!!!! and the layout is way better than the orginal...I urge anyone with the PCM to try and use this skin
thanks so much
jeff