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geekhack Community => Keyboards => Topic started by: gator456 on Tue, 03 August 2010, 16:54:47

Title: List of external Keyboards with Trackpoint
Post by: gator456 on Tue, 03 August 2010, 16:54:47

I would like to start a list of external keyboards that have trackpoints.  

I have a IBM KPD8923 that I am using as a TP doner for a keyboard project.  The move force on it is a bit higher than I would like.  I would like to get an idea of what else is out there for future projects.

So to start

IBM KPD8923 PS2 interface (TP and keyboard have separate controller boards)

Title: List of external Keyboards with Trackpoint
Post by: ch_123 on Tue, 03 August 2010, 17:04:14

There's ones with the older/unresponsive designs -

IBM Model M13
IBM Model M4-1
IBM Japan 5576-C01
Unicomp On-The-Stick
Unicomp Endurapro

Ones with Trackpoint III/IV -

IBM Spacesaver II
Various iterations external Ultranav keyboard

There are a few out there with non-IBM trackpoints, but I dont think they're any good.

Title: List of external Keyboards with Trackpoint
Post by: aegrotatio on Tue, 03 August 2010, 23:05:30

The most recent version of the Unicomp Endurapro UNI04G6 was reviewed here.  I found the Trackpoint pointing stick to be functional and sufficient for high-resolution displays.  In other words the pointing stick on the current Endurapro is not slow and is quite useful if you don't intend to touch-type quickly.

http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:10922

Pretty good keyboard and saves a good amount of desk space, too.