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OS/2, eCS & ArcaOS - Technical => Hardware => Topic started by: Martin Iturbide on October 27, 2015, 05:47:14 pm
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I notice something at Warpstock. The majority of users there really likes the Thinkpad Trackpoint.
While I notice that some Thinkpad users do not use the trackpoint at all, and only use the Touchpad (or trackpad), at Warpstock I saw two users requesting, "How do I disable the touchpad?".
The majority of OS/2-eCS users at Warpstock were using Thinkpad T40 or T60 (and its different types T43, T61, etc) and of course there is Neil that has the chance to experiment/sell other models like the X200 and the W600. But the common thing is that the OS/2-eCS users likes Thinkpad and likes the trackpoint too.
So, I guess I also found my support group for Trackpoint Lovers.
Regards
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But the common thing is that the OS/2-eCS users like Thinkpad and likes the touchpad.
I think you mean "... and like the trackpoint."
(I've noticed that, too. I never took the time to get used to it and was already an experienced touchpad user years before. That's why I don't use the trackpoint. Another reason is that I use notebooks rarely these days.)
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Hi Andreas.
I just noticed, I corrected my mistake on the original post.
Regards
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I HATE Touchpads. Whoever invented those things should be... well, use your imagination...
In my older ThinkPads (T510 and T43), there is a BIOS setting to disable them. In my L530, there is no setting, and it is a royal PITA. In windows, there is a driver setting to turn it off, but that does no good in eCS. The best solution that I have found, is to tape a piece of cardboard over the Touchpad. Not perfect (and looks silly), but it keeps my hands off of it when I try to type.
The majority of users there really likes the Thinkpad Trackpoint.
I am not fond of the Trackpoint either, but I don't mind them because they rarely start moving the cursor, and clicking things, just because I manage to get my hand on it. I usually use a USB (wireless) mouse.
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TouchPad disabled in BIOS
TrackPoitnt great! :)
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The touchpad on my T42 is way to sensitive, almost to the point where looking at it can trigger a click event. I also have an older Toshiba (running Linux) where the touchpad isn't any where as sensitive and can be hard at times to do a double click.
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When I had a Thinkpad, I liked using the track point (eraser). I tried using the touchpad and ended up rearranging things that I did not intend to do. :o