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    S10 has no trackpoint, x61s has no touchpad

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kns, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Hmmm, I've been hesitating whether to get an S10 or x61s (prices very different, I know). In the process I just became aware of a "con" in each: x61s has no touchpad, while S10 has no trackpoint. Perhaps the best way is to always carry a mouse? :rolleyes:
     
    kns, Dec 23, 2008
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    zephir Notebook Deity

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    A better question would be, why would you need both a trackpoint and a touchpad. Are you going to use both, or choose one depending on the mood of the day :rolleyes:
     
    zephir, Dec 24, 2008
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  3. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Depending on the mood :D
     
    kns, Dec 24, 2008
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    louisssss Notebook Consultant

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    i'd go with trackpoint. and the one without the CPU with the speed of a p3
     
    louisssss, Dec 24, 2008
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    x61s would just be a fuller laptop in general in both power and usability. I'd go with that if you can afford that. The trackpoint is just fine if you like it at all :).
     
    jaredy, Dec 24, 2008
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    willard Notebook Consultant

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    Go with what every you use the most.

    I recently got a notebook with a touchpad....i returned it and went back to my x200s as i like the trackpoint better.
     
    willard, Dec 24, 2008
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  7. kns

    kns Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks for your input. I finally went with the full Thinkpad. A decisive reason? Get 4:3 before it disappears from the earth :D Another reason is the keyboard. Hopefully my trackpoint skills will grow better with the use of it. :D
     
    kns, Dec 24, 2008
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  8. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Good choice. :D

    And you'll definitely get used to the TrackPoint. I remember how awkward it was for me at first, but eventually I started liking it more and more. Now I use it at sensitivity level 7 of 9. As little force as possible. :D
     
    Matt, Dec 24, 2008
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    So true. My TrackPoint sensitivity is at max right now.

    I remember when I first received my ThinkPad, I used the TouchPad maybe twice, then switched to TrackPoint because it was so much more enjoyable. Ever since, I've completely disabled the TouchPad from BIOS and in Windows.
     
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  10. Matt

    Matt Notebook Deity

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    Same here. Actually, had there been a choice to opt out of the touchpad altogether (and I knew how great the TrackPoint was), I would have done so. It just gets in the way now. :p
     
    Matt, Dec 24, 2008
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  11. menos

    menos Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Actually, I tolerate my touchpad only because it offers a single-finger scrolling.
    Note also that in the X series laptops, the TrackPoint - due to a shorter palmrest - is even more comfortable.
     
    menos, Dec 24, 2008
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  12. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    TrackPoint is what you want.

    I used to have a T40 with both, and used the Touchpad only a few times (it got in the way more than I used it).

    I now have an x200 Tablet and love the TrackPoint and clean palmrest.
     
    jonlumpkin, Dec 24, 2008
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