The ThinkPad TrackPoint tried to build a better mouse (2020)
I had the (mis?)fortune of receiving a hand-me-down ThinkPad 10 or so years ago. Now I simply can't use a laptop for an extended period of time without a trackpoint. I always feel like my options for newer laptops are limited because of this, forever tied to Lenovo. I tried a Dell one once but it just didn't feel right.<p>Being right in the middle of home row is so nice. I've now even use a modifier key to make home row keys become arrows/home/end/PgUp/PgDn, so my hands never have to reach far for anything at all.<p>A few people here have noted problems with the amount of force needed to use the trackpoint, but I wonder if that's a problem of either settings or wear since I barely need to nudge mine to do everything I want it to do. They do seem to require significantly more pressure to use as the rubber cover wears out, otherwise your finger slips off. You might not even notice it, but do yourself a favor and get a pack of replacements for a few dollars on ebay or wherever, new ones feel so nice!