I do occasionally use the TrackPoint, and agree that generally it’s less precise than a trackpad or mouse. But one critical advantage that I get from it is the fact that I can use a TrackPoint with gloves on, which is great when you’re outdoors in the winter or working with heavy equipment. It’s also a redundancy for if your trackpad stops working (which has also happened to me). So I value it for those reasons and don’t like the fact that it’s being phased out, but otherwise do prefer to use the trackpad.
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walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 week ago
This prompted me to try using it again. The pointer is moving around slow, then fast, then way too fast. It’s difficult to get it to land on what I want. Is that the point?
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adarza@lemmy.ca 1 week ago
those who have used it exclusively for a decade or two can utilize that stick better than the trackpad, or even a mouse. they’re crazy good with it. i fumble with it like i’m trying to move the mouse with an old 2600 joystick that leans to the left.
snowadv@lemm.ee 1 week ago
I got used to it in a few days or so and then it’s like a drug - too comfy to stop. I use touchpad from time to time on my work -issued MacBook and it requires too much movement from me to do a single action so I usually take sk8855 with me