Just to make sure you're comparing Apples to Apples:
On 13 Aug 2019, at 15:50, Mary B wrote:
I have a Mac and have had one for 11 years. Yes, I am told they are
superior trackpads. But, again, I have very long fingers and I have
tried
to use the trackpad while sitting at IETF meetings over that entire
period
and like I said, it just does not work for me. My hand gets very
cramped.
But, I also have carpal tunnel and require a really good ergonomic
setup at
home to avoid ongoing pain. I also have very long arms for my height,
so
it is a very cramped position for me overall. So, no, it's not at all
the
fact that I've given up too early and no it's not that I haven't
invested
time. I actually have exceptional fine motor skills.
Carsten is referring to the external Apple Magic Trackpad, not the one
built into the laptops.
I have pretty bad RSI in my right wrist and have used the Apple external
trackpad with a little gel wrist rest for years. The pad is at a proper
angle (unlike the laptop ones) and is quite easy to use. (And the
button-less click mechanism is the most ingenious piece of engineering
I've ever seen.) I have quite the happy wrist.
None of this is to say it will work for everyone; your wrist and/or
fingers may vary. But I do think it's worth a go for many people who
haven't tried it. It has been much easier on my wrist than trackballs
and mice that I've used in the past.
pr
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