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    Trackpoint?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Agent700, Apr 1, 2007.

  1. Agent700

    Agent700 Newbie

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    Now that I got your attention, why do some laptops have like a blue or red ball in the middle of the keyboard? :confused:
     
    Agent700, Apr 1, 2007
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  2. RedSensiStar

    RedSensiStar Notebook Deity

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    Cuz THat My fRi3nd Is KiNda
    LiKe
    tHE moUse if YoU will.

    It m0v3s the p0inter.

    Yeah, I like them a lot actually. Thinkpads!
     
    RedSensiStar, Apr 1, 2007
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  3. bob1182006

    bob1182006 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thats a trackpoint, it allows you to move the pointer without the use of a mouse.
    IMO better than touch pad, not as good as mouse
     
    bob1182006, Apr 1, 2007
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  4. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    See the little red button?
    Never, ever touch the little red button.
     
    Gator, Apr 1, 2007
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  5. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    I'm trying, but I just can't resist that shiny, red, candy-like button... mustn't... press... it... :D

    I'm a big fan of the trackpoint, wish you could find them in more notebooks.
     
    TedJ, Apr 2, 2007
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  6. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    Jalf, Apr 2, 2007
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    Wow nice picture, and strangely on topic... :)
     
    TheSolidStateSociety, Apr 2, 2007
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    calaveras Notebook Consultant

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    I like them so much I have an IBM keyboard with one of those, and a mouse connector of course. It works great in studio situations where spae is at a premium. I wish they still made it. it also is great for under the desk keyboard trays.
     
    calaveras, Apr 3, 2007
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  9. TedJ

    TedJ Asus fan in a can!

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    I'll wager the artist has zero first-hand experience with at least two items on that list... :D
     
    TedJ, Apr 3, 2007
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