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Depends on the hardware manufacturer. But if you're a regular laptop user the bigger issue is trackpad feel, if you're used to Apple devices or the new Windows
by deltron3030 7y ago
Depends on the hardware manufacturer.
But if you're a regular laptop user the bigger issue is trackpad feel, if you're used to Apple devices or the new Windows drivers for trackpads, it's not acceptable. You're better off switching the way you work to using a window manager and shortcuts, like most hardcore linux users do at some point.
- wyclif 7y agoI really wouldn't want to use a Linux laptop for work unless I had a WM installed like i3 or dwm, so I could completely ignore the awful trackpad. Apple may be bad at some things, but trackpads are not one of those things.
- ohazi 7y agoCan't argue with that! Lenovo trackpads seem to alternate between almost usable and utter trash every few years. I usually just plug in a mouse...
- test1235 7y agoI just got a t480s and I feel the trackpad is my main complaint ... it feels kinda plasticky and the responsiveness isn't quite there (e.g. phantom dragging). Overall, the quality doesn't compare to my 2013 macbook air, but it does have some newer features which're nice.
- vetinari 7y agoLenovos have trackpoint; why would you want to use trackpad, when you have the nub?
- deltron3030 7y agoTrackpoints slow you down, a lot. They're good for more precise work like dragging bezier handles, not so good if you want to navigate UI's imo.
- vetinari 7y agoThey have acceleration just like mouse has, so moving the cursor is not a problem. For quick scrolling, there is the middle button + nub (granted, this is not easily discoverable).