Ask HN: Mouse or external touchpad

1 points by michaeloblak 9y ago ↗ HN

After reading the article about RSI, I started setting up my desktop setup. I'm long time laptop user. Most of the time I'm using keyboard, but sometimes a "pointer" is useful (web).

Which one you find more convenient and better for development?

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Piskvorrr 9y ago ↗

I have yet to see an ergonomic touchpad. Although there are plenty of horrible mice to go around, too, there are fairly ergonomic models, and even special RSI-prevention models.

benologist 9y ago ↗

I like my Logitech trackpad but really I just want a keyboard/trackpad device exactly like the bottom half of my MBP for work.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Rechargeable-Touchpad-Multi-...

bluGill 9y ago ↗

I've always wanted to try putting a trackball on the floor, I've heard it is great for window selection. (I use focus follow mouse - if you are stuck on something other than a X this may not apply)

bluGill 9y ago ↗

I don't know of any current computer that will not allow you to plug more than one pointer device into it. Why limit yourself to just one, get them both and see what you use. Some computers even let each device control a separate pointer which might be useful - or might be a big pain. Only you can know what will work for you.