Re:The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've used
by lufte on Tuesday September 21, 2021 @02:54PM
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What would be the requirement for someone to build a trackpoint for the Framework laptop? Would they need to design a whole new keyboard plus a touchpad with the three buttons?
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Re:The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've used
by renke1 on Tuesday September 21, 2021 @04:13PM
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I don't really know, but since there are no manufacturers that built good TrackPoints I think its either hard or there really is no demand (sadly more likely).
I don't need a touchpad though. Actually, one of the best laptops I've owned was one without a touchpad [1].
Re:The Framework is the most exciting laptop I've used
by lufte on Tuesday September 21, 2021 @04:36PM
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> I don't really know, but since there are no manufacturers that built good TrackPoints I think its either hard or there really is no demand (sadly more likely).
Those are good points. I'm thinking there could be patents involved too.
> I don't need a touchpad though. Actually, one of the best laptops I've owned was one without a touchpad [1].
That's true! I don't really use the touchpad on my X230, even though it's there.