Comments on: The Problem with Trackpads http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Marquez B http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-697204 Marquez B Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:16:31 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-697204 I actually completely agree with your solution! I know when I went out testing laptops to purchase a new one, almost every laptop manufacturer had a different feel to their laptops' trackpads (and there WERE some decent ones, at that ... ) But the solution you worked with in your question is actually really good ... I've used it with laptops, and it is INFINITELY more accutate that touchpads! Thanks for the question! I actually completely agree with your solution! I know when I went out testing laptops to purchase a new one, almost every laptop manufacturer had a different feel to their laptops’ trackpads (and there WERE some decent ones, at that … )

But the solution you worked with in your question is actually really good … I’ve used it with laptops, and it is INFINITELY more accutate that touchpads!

Thanks for the question!

]]> By: Angel Avila http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692638 Angel Avila Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:11:21 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692638 Absolutely right Chris: I found my old T30 Thinkpad the best pointing device, I even used to play Halo and Half Life 2 and never got carpian tunnel, what about that!!. Absolutely right Chris:

I found my old T30 Thinkpad the best pointing device, I even used to play Halo and Half Life 2 and never got carpian tunnel, what about that!!.

]]> By: Jerry B. http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692610 Jerry B. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:15:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692610 I have used many different laptops with many different built-in pointing options. Currently I use a ThinkPad X60 which only has the TrackStik/Nub/"Eraser Head". I also use a ThinkPad T60p that has both the TrackPad and the TrackStik. I find myself using the TrackPad more than the stick on that system. Most of the time I an using my MacBook Pro which only has the TrackPad. On all three of those systems, I use an external bluetooth optical mouse and use that more than any other pointing interface. I use the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth because it fits my hand very well, and there are no cables. I can even use it on my leg if I have limited desk space. I also have a Wacom bluetooth tablet that I have been known to use from time to time as a replacement for my pointing device, but I tend to use that more for photo editing and just pointing. I have used many different laptops with many different built-in pointing options. Currently I use a ThinkPad X60 which only has the TrackStik/Nub/”Eraser Head”. I also use a ThinkPad T60p that has both the TrackPad and the TrackStik. I find myself using the TrackPad more than the stick on that system. Most of the time I an using my MacBook Pro which only has the TrackPad. On all three of those systems, I use an external bluetooth optical mouse and use that more than any other pointing interface. I use the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth because it fits my hand very well, and there are no cables. I can even use it on my leg if I have limited desk space. I also have a Wacom bluetooth tablet that I have been known to use from time to time as a replacement for my pointing device, but I tend to use that more for photo editing and just pointing.

]]> By: Kayhan http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692608 Kayhan Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:08:46 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692608 I actually love my MacBook's trackpad (2.4GHZ White). I do prefer a mouse a lot of the time, but because i am desk-less now for a while due to some stuff around the house, i easily got used to the trackpad and when i have to, i'll just pop out my iPhone and use Air Mouse, as i think it is accurate enough for when i'm watching like an episode of Heroes on Hulu or something. I actually love my MacBook’s trackpad (2.4GHZ White). I do prefer a mouse a lot of the time, but because i am desk-less now for a while due to some stuff around the house, i easily got used to the trackpad and when i have to, i’ll just pop out my iPhone and use Air Mouse, as i think it is accurate enough for when i’m watching like an episode of Heroes on Hulu or something.

]]> By: sharpmarker108 http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692601 sharpmarker108 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:21:30 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692601 what do you guys think about the new macbook's trackpad? do you like the click? i do. what do you guys think about the new macbook’s trackpad? do you like the click? i do.

]]> By: Lumpy http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692551 Lumpy Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:28:46 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692551 Likely because I use synergy software to link three machines and six monitors at home. (At work, I use two machines and two monitors.) My favorite is a Logitech T-BC1 trackball. Setting up which edges of the screens are and are not linked right means that a flick of the track ball will quickly slam the cursor into one of the edges that are not linked and make it easy to find. It also means that I never have to move my input device. Likely because I use synergy software to link three machines and six monitors at home. (At work, I use two machines and two monitors.)

My favorite is a Logitech T-BC1 trackball. Setting up which edges of the screens are and are not linked right means that a flick of the track ball will quickly slam the cursor into one of the edges that are not linked and make it easy to find. It also means that I never have to move my input device.

]]> By: harry http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692550 harry Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:39:17 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692550 i'm happy with my ibm red dot, seldom use its trackpad area, but im eager to use apple's multitouch pad ü if santa will give me an apple mac aluminum this Christmas he he i’m happy with my ibm red dot, seldom use its trackpad area, but im eager to use apple’s multitouch pad ü if santa will give me an apple mac aluminum this Christmas he he

]]> By: Aryeh Goretsky http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692546 Aryeh Goretsky Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:52:29 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692546 Hello, My preference is for the ThinkPad's TrackPoint pointing stick as it allows me to move the cursor around the screen without having to significantly change the position of my hands on the keyboard. Of course, I have not experienced any inner wrist strain when using one. I suspect that if I did, I would be looking at alternate pointing options, too. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Hello,

My preference is for the ThinkPad’s TrackPoint pointing stick as it allows me to move the cursor around the screen without having to significantly change the position of my hands on the keyboard. Of course, I have not experienced any inner wrist strain when using one. I suspect that if I did, I would be looking at alternate pointing options, too.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

]]> By: Ok Relayer http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692543 Ok Relayer Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:41:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692543 I to feel limited when i use a computer that doesnt have multitouch gestures. Such as two finger scrolling, swiping between windows on my macbook pro. Laptops without two finger scrolling = FAIL I to feel limited when i use a computer that doesnt have multitouch gestures. Such as two finger scrolling, swiping between windows on my macbook pro. Laptops without two finger scrolling = FAIL

]]> By: Brendan http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692542 Brendan Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:19:07 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692542 yea i hate the track pads on more recent HP laptops. the one i have is more of a glossy feel/look. i hate how it only works when my fingers are so dry they can peel haha. so i always use a mouse. on my new MacBook Pro, i love how its a matte (might be correct spelling) finish so my finger just glides right over it beautifully. i'm not doing a mac and pc comparison, but i hate the HP track pads. bad decision to make them glossy yea i hate the track pads on more recent HP laptops. the one i have is more of a glossy feel/look. i hate how it only works when my fingers are so dry they can peel haha. so i always use a mouse. on my new MacBook Pro, i love how its a matte (might be correct spelling) finish so my finger just glides right over it beautifully. i’m not doing a mac and pc comparison, but i hate the HP track pads. bad decision to make them glossy

]]> By: chtistian http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692540 chtistian Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:46:12 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692540 that little red nub mouse on old IBMs was the worse!!! New MBP trackpad beats all.. The four finger show desktop roxors that little red nub mouse on old IBMs was the worse!!! New MBP trackpad beats all.. The four finger show desktop roxors

]]> By: Jake http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692536 Jake Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:28:53 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692536 I have a mac book that i got in may and im thinking of taking it back as my track pad does not work some times but it will start to work when i hit the apple key so yea thats mesed up but i love the mighty mouse and the lotic mouses I have a mac book that i got in may and im thinking of taking it back as my track pad does not work some times but it will start to work when i hit the apple key so yea thats mesed up but i love the mighty mouse and the lotic mouses

]]> By: Evan Gwynn http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692535 Evan Gwynn Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:03:08 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692535 I agree about the multi touch scrolling on the macbooks. Every time i use a different computer i get angry fast. I agree about the multi touch scrolling on the macbooks. Every time i use a different computer i get angry fast.

]]> By: Evan Gwynn http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692534 Evan Gwynn Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:03:07 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692534 I agree about the multi touch scrolling on the macbooks. Every time i use a different computer i get angry fast. I agree about the multi touch scrolling on the macbooks. Every time i use a different computer i get angry fast.

]]> By: Luke H http://chris.pirillo.com/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692533 Luke H Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:43:52 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/11/09/the-problem-with-trackpads/#comment-692533 I use my laptop for hours and hours, and using the trackpad makes my wrist and fingers tired. I prefer to use the Logitech 600 Cordless Mouse. It's ergonomic design is combined with customizable buttons makes it a great choice. The only thing I don't like about it is its size. It is relatively large, and difficult to carry around. I use my laptop for hours and hours, and using the trackpad makes my wrist and fingers tired. I prefer to use the Logitech 600 Cordless Mouse. It’s ergonomic design is combined with customizable buttons makes it a great choice. The only thing I don’t like about it is its size. It is relatively large, and difficult to carry around.

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