From: Steve C. (stevec50_at_yahoo.com)
Date: Tue Nov 20 2001 - 22:30:43 EST
Sounds like a load of rubbish to me. This Monfera must
have too much free time on his hands.
But then I don't like trackpoints much and absolutely
can't stand touchpads!
--- Dominique Pivard <domi_at_kenavo.fi> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> There was a thread on trackpoint vs. touchpad in
> comp.sys.laptops recently
> and Robert Monfera (who is also, I believe, a
> contributor to this list)
> made the following statement:
>
> "The fact stays that the trackpoint is the ultimate
> device for putting
> heavy static load on your fingers, and thus
> trackpads are healthier."
>
> (I think "trackpads" may be a lapsus and he may have
> meant "touchpads")
>
> Now, I'd be interested to hear more of the subject
> of static load
> (allegedly) put on our fingers by the trackpoint.
> Any knowledgeable
> takers?
>
> Thanks, Dominique
=====
Steve Coakley
Managing Director,
Mesa Network Services
P.O Box 13723
Mesa, AZ 85216
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