Desktop keyboard with TrackPoint?

[mattfromomaha]

Does anyone know of an economical desktop keyboard that has a TrackPoint or similar pointing stick?

I've gotten to the point that I hate using the mouse on my ThinkCentre at work and often set my ThinkPad next to it and use Remote Desktop so I have the TrackPoint available.

I know IBM has the ~$100 UltraNav deksktop keyboard, but my employer would never allow me to spend that much on an accessory! I also know IBM used to offer a keyboard with the TrackPoint that was also pricey. It's too bad they don't ship the TrackPoint keyboard with all IBM desktops - it would certainly cause a revolution in the desktop world as people realize how much time you waste moving your hand to and from the mouse and keyboard!

Thanks,
Matt

[G-Man]

IBM still offers the keyboard with TrackPoint for $155 . The "cheapest" desktop sized keyboard with TrackPoint and UltraNav is still $90. And here is its little brother, the one you already mentioned.

Hint: There is an IBM Space Saver keyboard on Ebay for $89.

Regards,
G-Man

[Bruce Guttman]

I have three keyboards with Trackpoints on them. I bought all of them on Ebay, and I think the most I paid was $40.00.

Two of the keyboards are Trackpoint II's, don't have the Windows 95 key (which I never use, anyway), and have the nice "clicky" feel. One was set up French, but after juggling a few keycaps, it works as an American.

The third keyboard is a Trackpoint IV, which has the Windows 95 key and a "silent" action. I don't like it as much.

Btw, the keyboards also have a plug so you can put a conventional mouse or trackball into it in case you need one.

Hope this helps.