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A few questions... M13 vs. EnduraPro

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bhtooefr:
Let's start with the big one... I've read in multiple places that Unicomp isn't using a true TrackPoint mechanism, but rather a mechanism of their own development, for the pointing stick on the EnduraPro. True or not?

(If that isn't true, and it's a real TrackPoint II in there, then there aren't any true dealbreakers on the EnduraPro...)

Now, next question... I've read in some places that it's possible to call Unicomp and request a black/black model, rather than the black/silver or white/white model available on the Unicomp site. True? I'd prefer an all-black board, and that might sway me to the M13 if I can't get the EnduraPro in black/black. (I've already ordered a white M13 that'll probably end up being used at work.)

In the EnduraPro's favor, it's in the Unicomp SpaceSaver chassis, and it's 104-key (which will make using it with my Mac easier - remapping for 101-key is slightly annoying.) Oh, and built-in USB.

iMav:

--- Quote from: bhtooefr;3298 ---Let's start with the big one... I've read in multiple places that Unicomp isn't using a true TrackPoint mechanism, but rather a mechanism of their own development, for the pointing stick on the EnduraPro. True or not?

I've read in some places that it's possible to call Unicomp and request a black/black model, rather than the black/silver or white/white model available on the Unicomp site. True?
--- End quote ---

I suggest you give them a call.  Jim Owens from Unicomp should be able to set you straight.

bhtooefr:
Well, I know you have an EnduraPro 104... so I'll go ahead and ask you... how does it compare to the TrackPoints in ThinkPads? I believe it doesn't have the negative intertia feature (but the M13 doesn't have that, either,) and I know it doesn't have the middle button (again, something the M13 also doesn't have,) but other than that? (And, seeing as it'll mainly get used on my Mac, even two buttons would be nice. :))

fkeidjn:
This page should answer your question about the Unicomp trackpoint vs the IBM trackpoint.

bhtooefr:
OK, so then... how are they different in actual usage? Because, if they're not noticeably different, then it'll be no big deal.

Then again, part of me just wants to get a Unicomp board to see how they are, so maybe I'll do that - white M13 (if the place ever ships it... at least they haven't taken my money yet, either,) black (hopefully all-black, but...) EnduraPro...

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