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Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Martina on Wed, 26 January 2011, 12:58:40

Hi, what's you preferred pointing device that you use with Kinesis Advantage keyboard?

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: netwebber on Wed, 26 January 2011, 21:34:02

Right now I'm using the IBM Scrollpoint Pro.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: kps on Wed, 26 January 2011, 21:47:05

I mostly use a mouse (Logitech LX7); at home I also use an Apple trackpad.

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Post by: hoggy on Thu, 27 January 2011, 00:09:48

3M vertical mouse and Kensington Expert Mouse (the mouse that's really a trackball).  

I've seen pictures where people have modded the 'board with a glidepad -so it looks built in.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: iMav on Thu, 27 January 2011, 02:39:38

I bought an Apple touchpad to use with mine...but have yet to try it out.

I use my CST trackball right now.

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Post by: theferenc on Sat, 29 January 2011, 09:49:20

When I use mine, I have a CST trackball that I use. But I rarely use the Kinesis, so my opinion may not count for much.

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Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 29 January 2011, 14:43:41

It's a process....



Apple Magic Trackpad, Evoluent Vertical Mouse, Kensington Expert Mouse Pro (with Mouseworks and 11 programmable buttons!), Rollermouse, Rollermouse Free.

See sig for Kinesis Contoured Split Project integrated solution...

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Martina on Sat, 19 February 2011, 12:05:02

Quote from: hoggy;285563

3M vertical mouse and Kensington Expert Mouse (the mouse that's really a trackball)

Quote from: input nirvana;286974

It's a process....
Apple Magic Trackpad, Evoluent Vertical Mouse, Kensington Expert Mouse Pro (with Mouseworks and 11 programmable buttons!), Rollermouse, Rollermouse Free.

which one do you prefer/recommend for RSI alleviation?

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: kill will on Sat, 19 February 2011, 13:22:30

all of them ... AT THE SAME TIME lol

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: kill will on Sat, 19 February 2011, 13:23:01

why dont you put the trackpad in the middle piece of the keyboard ?

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Post by: .XL on Sat, 19 February 2011, 21:03:49

I've read that the RollerMouse Free is the best for RSI. I'm looking into getting one, and it looks like a great mouse.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 04 March 2011, 18:49:58

Quote from: Martina;297763

which one do you prefer/recommend for RSI alleviation?

-The Rollermouse is by far a superior pointing device overall. I enjoy the flexibility of using gestures on the Apple Trackpad as well. I can actually use them both for a variety of different functions. Using them as a pair, I feel I have pointing devices covered.

-The Apple Trackpad is quite large and won't fit well in the middle of the Kinesis Contoured.

-I've found a mouse, regardless of how ergonomic, is still a very un-ergonomic and cumbersome tool (use a Rollermouse for a couple weeks and you will completely understand that statement).

-A quality trackball is the next step up from a mouse (a very big step). I love my Kensington. With all  the programmable buttons and clickable scroll wheel, no other trackball compares for overall functionality. Maybe they will re-issue this model with an optical trackball.

Another option is the stylus/pad combo. I still have not used these. The one overriding issue I can't get over, is that you need to pick up then HOLD the stylus, and put it down to do data entry.

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Post by: ricercar on Fri, 04 March 2011, 22:32:54

CH Trackball on the right, along with a 3M Vertical Mouse (large). Roller mouse below. ALPS trackpad in the center.Belkin Nostromo on the left, with a Gold-touch Numpad.

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Post by: Input Nirvana on Fri, 04 March 2011, 22:41:54

Hmmm...more pointing devices than me....AND a cooler sig...

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Post by: ricercar on Fri, 04 March 2011, 22:54:42

When you have your split contour completed, yours will definitely be a cooler rig.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: kill will on Fri, 04 March 2011, 23:48:44

i think that trackpad would look awesome right in the middle of the keyboard.  and might work well too in terms of travel.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 05 March 2011, 02:25:27

Quote from: kill will;305356

i think that trackpad would look awesome right in the middle of the keyboard.  and might work well too in terms of travel.

Oh, you mean on the upper portion? Yes, I carry a Kinesis Advantage and Rollermouse with me weekly out of town. Absolutely not convenient. I bet you're right and the Advantage/Apple Trackpad could be a great match. I'll try a velcro add this weekend and try it next week. I'll report back. :)

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Post by: iMav on Sat, 05 March 2011, 03:51:19

I purchased an Apple trackpad to use with my advantage...but as of yet have not taken it out of its packaging.  (enjoy my trackball too much I guess)

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Post by: ricercar on Sat, 05 March 2011, 16:31:03

My ALPS glidepoint is held in place with double sided sticky foam. Works pretty well, and isn't as fragile as the stick of my Trackpoint mod. Yet if I make it permanent, I'll have to move the LEDs on the Kinesis.

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=15805&stc=1&d=1299364220)

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Sat, 05 March 2011, 16:40:42

How's the ESC key location working for you?

Can I get a couple pics of the different incarnations you've gone through? I would like to put them in a sub-heading "Modified Kinesis Contoured" gallery I want to add to my mod posting soon.

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Martina on Sat, 12 March 2011, 14:48:00

Unfortunately I don't have space for Rollermouse on my keyboard tray..

Where can I order the ALPS trackpad? I found them just on ebay... Are they for USB and PC? Can you recommend any alternative trackpad that would fit in the middle of Advantage?

What do you prefer/what is faster for switching between pointing device and keyboard - a trackpad in the middle or a trackball on the side?

Thanks,

Martina

Title: Apple Magic Trackpad
Post by: afhammad on Sun, 20 March 2011, 02:35:14

Apple Magic Trackpad velcroed onto Kinesis Advantage. Works nicely, hands never leave the keyboard pads. http://yfrog.com/h46o0nnxj

(http://a.yfrog.com/img616/9065/6o0nnx.jpg)

Title: What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
Post by: Input Nirvana on Tue, 22 March 2011, 00:45:37

Check that out! Does the 'click' work well? I imagine it can if there is plenty of velcro making the unit pretty solid.

You are Mac, and you get all the gestures, right?