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Ask HN: Mouse or external touchpad
After reading the article about RSI, I started setting up my desktop setup. I'm long time laptop user. Most of the time I'm using keyboard, but sometimes a "pointer" is useful (web).
Which one you find more convenient and better for development?
- Piskvorrr 10y agoI have yet to see an ergonomic touchpad. Although there are plenty of horrible mice to go around, too, there are fairly ergonomic models, and even special RSI-prevention models.
- benologist 10y agoI like my Logitech trackpad but really I just want a keyboard/trackpad device exactly like the bottom half of my MBP for work. https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-Touch-Navigation/dp/B0093H4WT6 https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-...
- bluGill 10y agoI've always wanted to try putting a trackball on the floor, I've heard it is great for window selection. (I use focus follow mouse - if you are stuck on something other than a X this may not apply)
- bluGill 10y agoI don't know of any current computer that will not allow you to plug more than one pointer device into it. Why limit yourself to just one, get them both and see what you use. Some computers even let each device control a separate pointer which might be useful - or might be a big pain. Only you can know what will work for you.