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Best external trackpoint keyboard?
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:04 pm
by sinden
Best IBM Trackpoint keyboard? Dunno which one I should plan of keeping...
IBM Space Saver II
IBM Trackpoint USB keyboard
USB keyboard w/ UltraNav
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:26 pm
by epbrown
Depends on your needs. My personal preference is for the SpaceSaver because I've got limited workspace and never really developed a fondness for trackpads.
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:57 pm
by Paranoid_TP_User
I would love to buy one of these, I don't suppose there is a wireless version? Also what would roughly be the price of the USB keyboard w/ UltraNav?
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:43 am
by sinden
The UltraNav Keyboard w/ USB runs for 99 USD on lenovo.com... I like it fine but it is exactly like the notebook keyboard and has Fn where Ctrl typically is. On any other notebook I've used, the Fn key is between the Ctrl and Windows/Alt key. I'll let you know if I plan to sell it seeing that it will be the keyboard I won't keep.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 1:47 am
by sinden
epbrown wrote:My personal preference is for the SpaceSaver because I've got limited workspace and never really developed a fondness for trackpads.
Looking at the keyboards side to side, I'd say the SpaceSaver and USB Trackpoint are the same size, save for the elongated wireless hub across the top of the USB Trackpoint keyboard. Besides this, the only difference between the two is that the SpaceSaver has 2 PS2 plugs (one additional onboard for attaching a mouse) while the Trackpoint has one USB connection. To me the SpaceSaver has stiffer keys, but just wanted anyone's opinion who has tried at least one of them.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:03 am
by tom lightbody
none of the above
the M13 is a (black) model M w/ trackpoint & two clicky buttons:
so far as I know, the model M is the best.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 8:57 am
by dr_st
I assume it's for a desktop computer, where you want to continue having trackpoint functionality.
If you don't care about the numpad, or have really tight space, get either (1) or (2). But in general, I tend to agree with tom - a model M, which has a full numpad and standard layout would be the best, if you couple it with a trackpoint.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 3:15 pm
by sinden
I only included the three options because I like the middle scroll button which I use extensively. I consider a numpad optional as you can easily attach an external numpad when the need arises.
Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 4:49 pm
by dr_st
sinden wrote:I consider a numpad optional as you can easily attach an external numpad when the need arises.
And strangle yourself with the nest of cables.
Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:40 pm
by sinden
The Space Saver II is just too awesome... been using it for a couple of weeks and it's definitely one of the best keyboards I've ever used. And so, the Ultranav goes for sale... check the Marketplace.
