I was the same - had ThinkPads for years after my first laptop (a Toshiba) in the early 90's had a trackpoint. The only thing that has come close to being good

I was the same - had ThinkPads for years after my first laptop (a Toshiba) in the early 90's had a trackpoint. The only thing that has come close to being good enough are apple trackpads. Yes, still have to remove fingers from home row, but the control is as good.