Decide whether it's "vim is almost always faster" or "it's not the speed though who cares if you spend 2 vs 5 seconds".

> Precision is the key.

It's funny how you say this and dismiss an actual precision pointing device. It's also funny we are in a subthread that shows how to do arithmetic just to move up and down a certain number of lines and precisely position cursor where it's needed.

Also, a good article on keyboard vs. mouse someone linked in the thread: https://danluu.com/keyboard-v-mouse/