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    Portable TrackPoint?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Coswyn, Jun 10, 2010.

  1. Coswyn

    Coswyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know that many notebook makers (Lenovo, Dell, Sony, Toshiba, etc) utilize the TrackPoint that IBM produced in their notebook keyboards, but does anyone make a portable external one (wired or wireless)? Would be nice to have that option for notebooks that don't already utilize it.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    not by itself. But you can get it with some lenovo desktop keyboards.
     
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  3. Coswyn

    Coswyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, I was hoping to see something that I could lay on the palm rest. Doubt it exists, but it would be nice to see a small square with the TrackPoint and three buttons that connects via bluetooth.
     
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    How would you keep it stable...? Double sided tape? And other OEMs do not have comparable "trackpoints" in my opinion.
     
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    Coswyn Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, it wouldn't be a cube, just square at its base. I imagine it could be somewhat of a flattened pyramid, or some shape that would slope downward to a base roughly 3" x 3". It could have light rubber pegs beneath it for traction, and the downward pressure put on it during use would otherwise keep it stable.

    Can't say I have much experience with trackpoints outside of IBM/Lenovo, but I'm sure it could be done right.
     
    Coswyn, Jun 11, 2010
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    amb9800 Notebook Geek

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    This does exist-- just a bit difficult to find. Interlink Electronics / SMK-Link makes (or made?) several models.

    This thread discusses hacking one (an Interlink Versapoint) into an EeePC (the purchase link is broken, but you can see photos):
    EeeUser Forum / Pointing Stick (nub mouse) Hack

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    Here's an industrial-strength (rugged) model (with an industrial price tag :D) :
    Interlink Electronics DuraPoint Pointing Stick (G07667)
    Interlink DuraPoint Mouse - VP2501 - Buy.com

    They also make a whole line of wireless presentation remotes with built-in pointing sticks:
    Amazon.com: interlink: Electronics
     
    amb9800, Jun 11, 2010
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