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Well, they have TrackPoints. I did learn to live without a seven row keyboard the last two years -- previously I even bought the collector edition ThinkPad 25 t
by _ugfj 3y ago
Well, they have TrackPoints. I did learn to live without a seven row keyboard the last two years -- previously I even bought the collector edition ThinkPad 25 to put that day off as far as I could -- but living without a TrackPoint? I am not keen on pawing at the wrist rest in a futile attempt to precisely move my mouse pointer. Mind you, I can barely use a mobile phone either, I hate the touchscreen keyboard with a fiery passion. I am efficient with my ThinkPads and https://xkcd.com/1806/ https://xkcd.com/1806/ applies very heavily.
Also, there are some claims by ThinkPad fans about it being sturdier and easier to repair still. I do not know how much truth is in this. Lenovo still does publish Hardware Maintenance Manuals, do HP/Dell?
- wkat4242 3y agoBusiness Models from Dell and HP have "trackpoints" too though, just not under the same name.
- chx 3y ago1. I believe despite the negative inertia patent have expired they have not implemented it which makes it really weird to use it. 2. I think Dell stopped doing that. Example: https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/dell-precision-5470-keyboard-touchpad-e1661969783719.jpg https://www.digitaltrends.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/del... that's a Dell Precision. I think HP still has it but without the middle button it is really hard to use.