Add trackpoint KB to a Chromebook?

[swallman]

So I've been thinking about getting a Chromebook and I know none of the current Lenovo Thinkpad models have a Trackpoint (except for the old 131e). Just wondering if anyone has tried to swap a keyboard that has a Trackpoint into one of the newer Chromebook models?

(And yes, I'm aware that you can run CloudReady on an older Thinkpad - I have one already setup like that but would really prefer a true Chromebook, mainly so I could get Android apps)

[ajkula66]

Two problems that I see to begin with:

a) BIOS support for the Trackpoint

b) Physical fit.

I don't quite understand what you mean by saying that none of the current Lenovo models have Trackpoins. Thinkpads certainly do.

[swallman]

Sorry - I meant that none of the Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebooks have a Trackpoint. From what I read it sounds like Google pretty much dictates the hardware requirements and don't allow trackpoints any longer (they did on the old X131e though).

Yeah, after I thought about it I realized the keyboards are pretty different between a Chromebook and regular Thinkpad so probably not going to be able to do it.

[Thinkpad4by3]

Sorry - I meant that none of the Lenovo Thinkpad Chromebooks have a Trackpoint. From what I read it sounds like Google pretty much dictates the hardware requirements and don't allow trackpoints any longer (they did on the old X131e though).

Yeah, after I thought about it I realized the keyboards are pretty different between a Chromebook and regular Thinkpad so probably not going to be able to do it.

If you got the patience and skill to design a USB adapter, and mechanical know-how to shove it in, be my guest.