Hahah... Had to laugh....
The only thing wrong was me... I was clicking an object, its information box popped up, i went to telescope tab and was clicking sync. thinking this would 'sync' the telescope with where I had clicked.... Discovered the "slew" button...
It turns out I have no issues.. laptop control works great.
Now im REEEAAALLLY itching for clear skies so I can do all this OUTSIDE! rather than in my living room!
Thanks for the pointers fellas.