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Call me when they make a thinkpad-like trackpoint

by toroszo 9mo ago

space_ghost 9mo ago
This [0] is pretty close. IBM made a version of the Model M with Trackpoint but those are rare. Lenovo also sells [1] a keyboard that's basically a Thinkpad keyboard with trackpoint in a separate chassis. [0] https://tex.com.tw/products/shinobi https://tex.com.tw/products/shinobi [1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CS1FVF2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CS1FVF2
tmoertel 9mo ago
Unicomp, which inherited the IBM Model M tooling, still makes a keyboard with a trackpoint: https://www.pckeyboard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=EnduraPro https://www.pckeyboard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Cate...
- evanjrowley 9mo ago
  I love that keyboard, but I wish they'd increase the TrackPoint cut out for the GHB keys more. It's not the easiest when attempting to move the cursor to the top-left, top-right, and bottom areas of the screen.
mrandish 9mo ago
For trackpoint fans Lenovo makes a classic Thinkpad keyboard as a standalone rechargeable wireless keyboard. It works with Bluetooth, it's own USB wireless dongle or even wired USB. Has a switch for Windows or Android/Linux key mapping. I have one and like it (although it's pricey at around $100). https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyboards-and-mice/keyboards/4y40x49493 https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyb... https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Trackpoint-Keyboard-4Y40x49493/dp/B08CS1FVF2 https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Trackpoint-Keyboard-4....
- evanjrowley 9mo ago
  This keyboard is one of the staples of my desk. Saying this as someone who also dabbles in all of the exotic stuff. Sometimes you need a reliable, small, and convenient keyboard - that's where these tiny Lenovo trackpoint keyboards fit in every time.
  - mrandish 9mo ago
    Yep, I have two and am always moving them around between various rooms at home where I only occasionally need a keyboard/mouse. Home theater: setting up a new media streaming stick, Arcade room: tweaking the settings on the PCs in my arcade or virtual pinball cabinet, IT closet: adjusting some pre-boot setting on a Raspberry Pi. It's really perfect because it's small, complete (keyboard and mouse in one device/port), flexible (USB, Bluetooth, RF Dongle) and actually has a good keybed (unlike most small portables). I also like that its auto-shutoff works well, meaning it's usually charged even if I haven't used it in a month. When I say "There's nothing I don't like about it", it's actually pretty high praise because I'm finicky, demanding and notice the details in stuff I use.
evanjrowley 9mo ago
Some great options have been mentioned already. Another interesting option is the HHKB Studio keyboard. https://hhkeyboard.us/hhkb-studio/product https://hhkeyboard.us/hhkb-studio/product HolyKeebs also has TrackPoint modules available for some exotic ergo split keyboards: https://holykeebs.com/ https://holykeebs.com/ A very exotic option is the Svalboard, which is available with both trackball and trackpoint configurations: https://svalboard.com/ https://svalboard.com/
burnt-resistor 9mo ago
Reminds me, I need to fix my T480's screen. I have the part but I'm lazy.

Call me when they make a thinkpad-like trackpoint

by toroszo 9mo ago

Call me when they make a thinkpad-like trackpoint

This [0] is pretty close. IBM made a version of the Model M with Trackpoint but those are rare. Lenovo also sells [1] a keyboard that's basically a Thinkpad keyboard with trackpoint in a separate chassis. [0] https://tex.com.tw/products/shinobi https://tex.com.tw/products/shinobi [1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CS1FVF2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CS1FVF2

tmoertel 9mo ago

Unicomp, which inherited the IBM Model M tooling, still makes a keyboard with a trackpoint: https://www.pckeyboard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=EnduraPro https://www.pckeyboard.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Cate...

evanjrowley 9mo ago
I love that keyboard, but I wish they'd increase the TrackPoint cut out for the GHB keys more. It's not the easiest when attempting to move the cursor to the top-left, top-right, and bottom areas of the screen.

mrandish 9mo ago

For trackpoint fans Lenovo makes a classic Thinkpad keyboard as a standalone rechargeable wireless keyboard. It works with Bluetooth, it's own USB wireless dongle or even wired USB. Has a switch for Windows or Android/Linux key mapping. I have one and like it (although it's pricey at around $100). https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyboards-and-mice/keyboards/4y40x49493 https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/accessories-and-software/keyb... https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Trackpoint-Keyboard-4Y40x49493/dp/B08CS1FVF2 https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Thinkpad-Trackpoint-Keyboard-4....

evanjrowley 9mo ago
This keyboard is one of the staples of my desk. Saying this as someone who also dabbles in all of the exotic stuff. Sometimes you need a reliable, small, and convenient keyboard - that's where these tiny Lenovo trackpoint keyboards fit in every time.
- mrandish 9mo ago
  Yep, I have two and am always moving them around between various rooms at home where I only occasionally need a keyboard/mouse. Home theater: setting up a new media streaming stick, Arcade room: tweaking the settings on the PCs in my arcade or virtual pinball cabinet, IT closet: adjusting some pre-boot setting on a Raspberry Pi. It's really perfect because it's small, complete (keyboard and mouse in one device/port), flexible (USB, Bluetooth, RF Dongle) and actually has a good keybed (unlike most small portables). I also like that its auto-shutoff works well, meaning it's usually charged even if I haven't used it in a month. When I say "There's nothing I don't like about it", it's actually pretty high praise because I'm finicky, demanding and notice the details in stuff I use.

evanjrowley 9mo ago

Some great options have been mentioned already. Another interesting option is the HHKB Studio keyboard. https://hhkeyboard.us/hhkb-studio/product https://hhkeyboard.us/hhkb-studio/product HolyKeebs also has TrackPoint modules available for some exotic ergo split keyboards: https://holykeebs.com/ https://holykeebs.com/ A very exotic option is the Svalboard, which is available with both trackball and trackpoint configurations: https://svalboard.com/ https://svalboard.com/

burnt-resistor 9mo ago

Reminds me, I need to fix my T480's screen. I have the part but I'm lazy.