On 7/8/2011 3:10 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On 7/8/2011 6:17 AM, news wrote:
>> > wrote in message
>> .com...
>>> On 7/7/2011 2:21 PM, Nad R wrote:
>>>> "Julie > wrote:
>>>>> > wrote in message
>>>>> On Jul 7, 5:29 am, Nad > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am finding that I like the newer track pads better. it takes
>>>>>> time to
>>>>>> get
>>>>>> use to them, but the multi finger motions are becoming second nature.
>>>>
>>>>> ==
>>>>> I hate track pads...they're not intuitive or as easy to pinpoint the
>>>>> desired object...opinions vary.
>>>>> ==
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't even know what a track pad is!
>>>>
>>>> http://www.apple.com/magictrackpad/
>>>>
>>>> They are available for windows and macs.
>>>>
>>>
>>> That's a beautiful piece of hardware! I hated using my laptop
>>> trackpad but
>>> after constant usage for 2 years, I've learned to use it OK. On my
>>> desktops, I use a trackball. I don't much care for mice.
>>
>> I hate mice too, they aggravate my carpal tunnel syndrome. I use keyboard
>> shortcuts wherever possible, the trackpad on my laptop, and a big ol'
>> Logitech trackball for the desktop.
>>
>>
>
> Using a mouse is like trying to write using just your shoulders...
>
> I sometimes test people using the computer and to prevent them from
> observing my trackball clicking, I'll use it on my lap which works just
> fine. Actually, it's quite a comfortable position. :-)

I really cannot get to like touch pads or track balls even if I do have
a laptop and I've used them for more than 6 years. However, if I have
space I plug in a USB mouse. The mouse I use most frequently is a
cordless one made by Logitech and I use it one fingered. The only
slightly non-standard thing that I have programmed is to make
wheel-click a double click. The mouse-pad that I use has a padded rest
to raise my wrist about an inch and half.
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James Silverton, Potomac

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