I'm a recently converted, multi-decade, trackpoing evangelist as well. I loved it on my Dell laptop from a decade ago, that I insisted on a ThinkPad when I started my current job. However, that one bit the dust, and modern ThinkPads just aren't up to my modern standards.

I just got a Dell M3800, and, while it doesn't have a trackpoint, it does have one of the finest trackpads I've ever used. Almost as good as a Mac trackpad, and just as good as my Logitech T650.

I use it almost exclusively now, and, after a few weeks to get acclimated, I'm just as productive with it. The proximity to the keyboard is perfect for me. I recommend giving it a shot, if you ever cannot get your hands on a laptop with a trackpoint.