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I'd say the best part of the trackpoint is not having to move a hand away from my keyboard. I might still have a mouse connected, but 90% of the time I'll still
by Sakos 4y ago
I'd say the best part of the trackpoint is not having to move a hand away from my keyboard. I might still have a mouse connected, but 90% of the time I'll still prefer the trackpoint because of how convenient it is. Even on devices with a trackpad too, I'd primarily use the trackpoint unless I needed something like easy scrolling or quick swiping.
- kitsunesoba 4y agoThis isn’t something I’ve been able to judge too well, because ever since I started working as a dev over 90% of my serious typing has been docked with a mech board and trackball. Some time in the coming months I’ll be receiving the TEX Shura[0] (and more precisely, the DIY variant[1]) I preordered a few months ago which will let me see how well a trackpoint meshes with my desk setup. [0]: https://tex.com.tw/products/shura?variant=42840179409051 https://tex.com.tw/products/shura?variant=42840179409051 [1]: https://tex.com.tw/products/shura-diy-type?variant=42845035331739 https://tex.com.tw/products/shura-diy-type?variant=428450353...
- Sakos 4y agoSince I don't use a trackpoint-equipped laptop anymore (couldn't resist the M1 Macbook), I've since switched to a Contour Rollermouse Red (mouse) and Kinesis Freestyle 2 (ergonomic keyboard). The mouse basically fills the same role of allowing me to keep my hands at the keyboard while also being extremely comfortable to use long-term and as precise and easy to use as any mouse. The Shura looks really cool though, thanks. I might get one.
- Spare_account 4y ago>I'd primarily use the trackpoint unless I needed something like easy scrolling or quick swiping This is interesting because middle-mouse-button+trackpoint is my favourite scrolling method