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0 pointsnosioptar23d ago0 comments

Thinkpads have track points, macs don't.

That benchmark is really important to me due to RSI. Track points save me a buttload of hand pain.

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zem23d ago

interesting, I had to stop using my trackpoint because it was giving me rsi in my index finger. the track pad hasn't given me any issues.

BoneShard23d ago

Same here, had to stop using the trackpoint (after maybe 10-15 years of heavy usage). And macbook trackpads are awesome.

ohhnoodont21d ago

Same. I used to be ride-or-die for my Thinkpad Trackpoint™ keyboards, I even had an external USB one. Eventually I started to feel the RSI in the top of my hand. Haven't had any issues with a Macbook trackpad.

MetaWhirledPeas22d ago

It's all about not doing the same thing, whatever that same thing may be. I switch between trackball and mouse as each one gets a bit uncomfortable.

zem22d ago

I'm also convinced that trackpoints themselves are stiffer and less comfortable to use than they used to be in the older thinkpads

BunsanSpace23d ago

Ever since the T450 the trackpoint has been awful.

Can't replace the nob anymore either, as the convex knob was arguably the best

doubled11223d ago

What do you mean when you say you can't replace the knob?

It comes off on my T14s Gen 1 and the T14s Gen 5 that replaced it.

acchow22d ago

I had the opposite issue. Trackpoints stated hurting my hand because it requires significantly more force than the Mac's touchpad.

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