This seems to be in multiple bug reports, I did not realize this one was still open. I have not seen the issue in a while, I have now been able to pan on the original ACER nettop I had the issue with as well as other dissimilar configurations. For me I am considering this fixed.
** Changed in: xserver-xorg-video-intel (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu-X, which is subscribed to xserver-xorg-video-intel in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/877878 Title: randr panning not working To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/xserver-xorg-video-intel/+bug/877878/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat Post to : ubuntu-x-swat@lists.launchpad.net Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-x-swat More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp