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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · 5d

@lebout2canap @silvermoon82 If a #TrackPoint instead would be acceptable (cuz a #TrackPad may eat up a lot of estate compared to it), consider i.e. #DIY'ing with a #Sprintek #FlexPoint:

https://www.sprintek.com/en/products/pointing_stick/SK8707-01.aspx

www.sprintek.comSK8707-01 FlexPoint™ PS/2 Pointing Stick Mouse Module (Integrated Design) |SprintekThe SK8707-01 FlexPoint™ pointing stick module is a cost-effective, space-saving, sensor-integrated PS/2 mouse device deploying a Sprintek Low Profile 3 Axis PS/2 Low Power Z-Tap CellMute™ Technology. The module partially implements the Lenovo TrackPoint® extended command protocol and can work with Lenovo TrackPoint® device drivers directly.

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · 5d

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@lebout2canap @silvermoon82 I only know of some #Perixx #trackpad|s that use #USB, and by comparison to #Apple they are atrocious.

My next best option would be a #Trackpoint but I guess that isn's an option either...

#trackpoint

**AskUbuntu** @askubuntu@ubuntu.social · Jun 2

Jun 2

AskUbuntu @askubuntu@ubuntu.social

Thinkpad T495: Trackpoint not fast and smooth enough #thinkpad #trackpoint

https://askubuntu.com/q/1549739/612

Ask UbuntuThinkpad T495: Trackpoint not fast and smooth enoughI tried a Ubuntu 24.04. on the same laptop (from USB stick) and all was running perfectly and fast (wow!), but not the trackpoint. The trackpoint works, but is not sensitive enough in its movement. I

**AskUbuntu** @askubuntu@ubuntu.social · May 31

May 31

AskUbuntu @askubuntu@ubuntu.social

Thinkpad T495: Trackpoint choppy #thinkpad #trackpoint

https://askubuntu.com/q/1549739/612

Ask UbuntuThinkpad T495: Trackpoint choppyI bought a Thinkpad T495 5 years ago and installed then Kbuntu 20.04 (based on Ubuntu) on it. All was working fine and very fast, but the Trackpoint not. In 2020 I created this post for it: TPPS/2...

**AskUbuntu** @askubuntu@ubuntu.social · May 31

May 31

AskUbuntu @askubuntu@ubuntu.social

Thinkpad T495: Trackpoint choppy / scrolling in Firefox not smooth #thinkpad #trackpoint

https://askubuntu.com/q/1549739/612

Ask UbuntuThinkpad T495: Trackpoint choppy / scrolling in Firefox not smoothI bought a Thinkpad T495 5 years ago and installed then Kbuntu 20.04 (based on Ubuntu) on it. All was working fine and very fast, but the Trackpoint not. In 2020 I created this post for it: TPPS/2...

**Who Let The Dogs Out** @ashed@mastodon.ml · May 31

May 31

Who Let The Dogs Out @ashed@mastodon.ml

#trackpoint #humor

her: omg where did you learn how to do that?!!
me:

**Parleur** @parleur@mastodon.parleur.net · May 25 *

May 25 *

Parleur @parleur@mastodon.parleur.net

J'essaye un peu de me remettre à la souris plutôt qu'au #trackpoint, et même ça c'est pénible.

Pourquoi avoir à bouger une main si loin du clavier pour aller chercher des trucs au pointeur ?

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · May 1

May 1

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@kobilacroix @katja sadly I got no resources to DIY something like a #Trackpoint #Mouse myself...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYGDqCv4qqM

YouTubeTrackpoint Manuform demoBy Yihui “Ray” Ren

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · May 1

May 1

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@kobilacroix @katja and yes, the #TrackPoint is so awesome, #Dell & #hp also got one...

So if you can, give it a try...

YouTubeThe ThinkPad TrackPointBy Lenovo Think

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · May 1 *

May 1 *

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@kobilacroix @katja I use a #ThinkPad-style #Trackpoint integrated in the 65% #Keyboard but since #Lenovo #enshittified that, #TEX is selling good alternatives...

You could OFC source the mechanism from #Sprintek and use it as a #USB mouse or DIY something similar to the #Razer #Orbweaver with a #Keypad.

And yes, I'm mad the KU-1255 was discontinued for a 3x expensive version just so Lenovo doesn't have to offer a wired version and a bluetooth version.

But the efficiency gains of using a Trackpoint are measureable

If you can, try a trackpoint espechally when you're more typing than mousing...

YouTubeMechanical Keyboard with Trackpoint! - TEX ShinobiBy TaeKeyboards

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · Apr 21 *

Apr 21 *

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@mjdxp yeah - my #BigChungus misses a #TrackPoint, and I'll certainly need one too as I literally can't work without an #UltraNav-Style setup anymore!

Granted "The Message" is that one's not forced to cram shit on a tiny desk but can afford a 100% Keyboard and mouse next to it!

YouTubeMechanical Keyboard with Trackpoint! - TEX ShinobiBy TaeKeyboards

**stf** @stf@chaos.social · Apr 20

Apr 20

stf @stf@chaos.social

you can pry the nipple from my #keyboard with my cold dead hands

#trackpoint #thinkpad

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · Apr 6 *

Apr 6 *

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@arichtman @discontinued people still #mod the shit out of #iPod|s to this day...

Personally, I want some device like that again...

Maybe make it the #ThinkPod with a #UltraNav-Style #Trackpoint instead and out of #Thinkpadnium or #Nokiante plastic, coz #ThinkPad and #Nokia are the most durable materials once known!

Source: https://hexbear.net/post/182319 , not @NanoRaptor

A fake render of an "IBM ThinkPod Classic", which is a parody of an iPod classic but with ThinkPad black plastic case, the clickwheel replaced with directional buttons incl. ThinkVantage blue nubs and a "red dot" trackpoint, next to ThinkPad-esque curvature at the bottom and a "IBM ThinkPod" lettering at the bottom right corner like from a classic ThinkPad

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**phg** @phgsng@mastodon.social · Mar 1

Mar 1

phg @phgsng@mastodon.social

The new #keyboard works flawlessly, despite not being an OEM part.
As a bonus, the #trackpoint feels much snappier now.

Hopefully this machine will serve me at least another five years!

Fixing the trackpad connector with electric tape.

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**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · Feb 28

Feb 28

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

@radmin @tera @critakitty yeah, @frameworkcomputer refusing to make a #TrackPoint keyboard is kinda sad.

Cuz it's not as if they can't make a call at #Sprintek and maybe even get a custom-coloured rubber cap just to avoid #Lenovo claiming they violate the #UltraNav design / trademark.

Not to mention this isn't unique to even #ThinkPad or #hp #ProBook or #Dell #Latitude & #Getac devices, but even #Sony (#Vaio #P11Z) and #GPD did so...

I hope they at least got a holder-hole and lanyard loop option for the #Stylus like the #X230Tablet has...

#stylus #x230tablet

**Kevin Karhan** @kkarhan@infosec.space · Feb 25

Feb 25

Kevin Karhan @kkarhan@infosec.space

The only things @frameworkcomputer could do better on the #Framework13 would be a toolfree-swappable battery (not feasible with current case design) and #Trackpoint-#Keyboard combo and mere 3 buttons instead of #Touchpad (totally feasible)...

Cuz I need an #UltraNav-style Trackpoint and can't bear a Touchpad!

#ultranav

**R.L. Dane** @rl_dane@polymaths.social · Jan 28

Jan 28

R.L. Dane @rl_dane@polymaths.social

Ok, I'm sitting here on a laptop (#Thinkpad) that has both, and I must say...

trackpad > trackpoint

I gladly submit myself to the #trackpoint spanish inquisition.

**Laptop Retrospective** @laptopretrospective@techhub.social · Jan 22

Jan 22

Laptop Retrospective @laptopretrospective@techhub.social

pcworld.com mentioned one of my many conversations with David Hill in a recent article about the #ThinkPad #TrackPoint. It's very cool to see these stories get around. I remain optimistic about the future of the TrackPoint.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2578193/an-ode-to-lenovos-trackpoint-nub.html

PCWorldAn ode to Lenovo's TrackPoint, the little red nub with a storied historyWill Lenovo eventually phase out the iconic TrackPoint nub? Only time will tell.

**ThinkPad-Museum** @thinkpadmuseum@podcasts.social · Jan 14

Jan 14

ThinkPad-Museum @thinkpadmuseum@podcasts.social

Wir beginnen 2025 mit einem #38c3-Special! In 2 Interviews berichten @1peter10, Rik und @eloy von ihren kuriosen ThinkPads. Neben dem ARM-X13s sprechen wir auch über das seltene PowerPC 860 sowie das TransNote und ein außergewöhnliches T61-Frankenpad.

#Lenovo hat auf der #CES2025 in Las Vegas neue Geräte vorgestellt: neben einem ARM-ThinkCentre auch das ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition. Dieses kommt ohne #TrackPoint und sorgt für hitzige Diskussionen im Internet.

https://thinkpad-museum.de/episode/tpm011-38c3-special/

Cover der Podcast-Episode. Neben der Episoden-Nummer (011) und dem Titel (38c3-Special) zeigt es auch einen spärlich beleuchteten Raum. Auf einem Tisch sind zwei alte ThinkPads sowie eine IBM-Leuchtreklame (IBM Dealer Personal Computers) zu sehen.

#ThinkPad

**Brad Linder** @liliputing_@liliputing.com · Jan 9

Jan 9

Brad Linder @liliputing_@liliputing.com

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 is a slim, lightweight laptop that… doesn’t look like a ThinkPad

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Aura Edition and Lenovo ThinkPad 15 Aura Edition are laptops with up to a 2.8K OLED 120 Hz touchscreen display, up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake processor, and compact designs: both models are about 0.7 inches thick and the 15 inch model weighs just 3.2 pounds while the 14 inch version is just 2.7 pounds.

But the thing that really makes these laptops […]

#ces2025 #laptop #lenovo #lenovoThinkpadX9 #lenovoThinkpadX914AuraEdition #lenovoThinkpadX915AuraEdition #thinkpad #trackpoint

Read more: https://liliputing.com/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-is-a-slim-lightweight-laptop-that-doesnt-look-like-a-thinkpad/

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