On 7/8/2011 10:30 AM, James Silverton wrote:
> 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.

Funny how that works - I took a shine to the track ball the first time I
used one. I had one that had a big clear acrylic ball with lights
underneath that was kinda neat to use in the dark. My son uses his to
play games. I can understand people not liking the interface but it's
odd that gamers would ever want to use a mouse.