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Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 2:29 am
by backseat
I am looking at purchasing a x201 without a trackpad for a good price. However I currently use trackpad alot on my thinkpad and have tried using the nib only but isn't comfortable.
Is it possible to fit the palmrest with trackpad from an x220 to an x201? If it is definately not possible then I will go with a standard x201 trackpad replacement but the x220 trackpads I think might be better with the integrated buttons.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 6:14 am
by ZaZ
It's too wide. I don't think the integrated buttons are that great. Good Luck.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:47 am
by erik
it's definitely not possible. skip the trackpad and learn to use the trackpoint.
i wish my X220 didn't have a trackpad at all. i locked mine in place with o-rings so it can't click. it's annoying otherwise.
welcome to the forum, btw!
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 10:02 am
by backseat
Thanks for the replies, I have used the trackpoint, however it brings back rsi pains so I will go with the x201 trackpad.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 3:16 pm
by ZaZ
I used to be like you and did not like the stick, but when I got my X200, I had to choice. Once I committed to using it, it took a few months, but now I would not go back.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:34 pm
by erik
ahh, RSI might be a different scenario. i have mine on the lightest settings for that reason.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:17 am
by barrywohl
I've been using ThinkPads since 1995. I remember the December, 2003 day when my R50p arrived with an Ultranav Pad. After 8 years practice with the Trackpoint, I loved the Ultranav Pad on first try and I've never gone back to the Trackpoint. It just feels awkward to me.
In my office, we use ThinkPads for electronic health records. Among our six nurses, two doctors, and a pa, about half love the Ultranav pad and about half love the Trackpoint.
I can't explain it, but I know it makes a big difference to some to have the nav pad and no difference to others. I waited to buy an X2xx until the X201 came with the Ultranav Pad.
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:41 pm
by Bánh mì
Dont you wear the surface out quickly? Once had a diff brand NB and after one week seemed I had used fine sandpaper on it and made it shiny as mirror due to wear. B-tooth mouse Logitech flava not suitable?
Re: Fitting x220 palmrest w/Trackpad to x201
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:31 am
by rsutoratosu
i like both but I totally agree, the integrated buttons BLOWS, really blows