Yes to what Gudanov said. My company has Thinkpads, and I was quickly proficient at using the touchpoint in the center of the keyboard, but many other users never seem to catch on. Whereas I took at least a year to get used to the touchpad on my iBook....
Who among us can ignore the allure of really funny math puns?
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Theodosia - Mar 08, 2006 10:15:00 am PST #7427 of 10003
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
tommyrot - Mar 08, 2006 10:17:50 am PST #7428 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Whereas I took at least a year to get used to the touchpad on my iBook....
Huh.
I was surprised - it took me no time at all (maybe a week or two?). I can use the touchpad with left or right hand equally well, which is weird because I can't really use a mouse left-handed.
SuziQ - Mar 08, 2006 10:20:32 am PST #7429 of 10003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I use a big trackball mouse lefthanded at work, but have never really gotten used to touchpads, but I have also never been in a situation where that was my only option. I'm sure I could get used to just about anything given time.
Jessica - Mar 08, 2006 10:20:46 am PST #7430 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I dislike both touchpads and touchpoint dealies equally -- I'd much rather just carry an extra mouse.
Sean K - Mar 08, 2006 10:22:32 am PST #7431 of 10003
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
For a while, I was priding myself on my ability to use Windows, and almost any Windows app, without ever touching anything but the keyboard.
Edited because "toughing" is not "touching."
amych - Mar 08, 2006 11:24:26 am PST #7432 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
I love touchpads, but hate the keyboard clitoris. I'm also a big trackball fan.
SuziQ - Mar 08, 2006 11:57:57 am PST #7433 of 10003
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
OMG amych, I am so with you. Every time I have to use my boss's laptop, he has that eraserhead clitoris thing, I get so frustated...gah, now I'm going to feel like a dirty girl next time I use it.
amych - Mar 08, 2006 12:00:56 pm PST #7434 of 10003
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
As long as you don't start licking the keyboard. Not that the keyboard wouldn't appreciate it, but it might take some 'splaining to the boss.
le nubian - Mar 08, 2006 1:25:27 pm PST #7435 of 10003
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I hate that eraserhead thing. Dammit.
le nubian - Mar 08, 2006 1:35:49 pm PST #7436 of 10003
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Apparently, Tivo is putting the price of the box in the monthly fee and has "quietly" dropped the lifetime subscription option. People are kind of pissed about this: