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Offline Martina

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What pointing device do you use with Kinesis Advantage?
« on: Wed, 26 January 2011, 12:58:40 »
Hi, what's you preferred pointing device that you use with Kinesis Advantage keyboard?
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Offline netwebber

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« Reply #1 on: Wed, 26 January 2011, 21:34:02 »
Right now I'm using the IBM Scrollpoint Pro.
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Offline kps

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« Reply #2 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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« Reply #3 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.
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« Reply #4 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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Offline theferenc

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« Reply #5 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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« Reply #6 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.

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Offline Martina

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« Reply #7 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?
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« Reply #8 on: Sat, 19 February 2011, 13:22:30 »
all of them ... AT THE SAME TIME lol
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« Reply #9 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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« Reply #10 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.
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Offline Input Nirvana

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« Reply #11 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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« Reply #12 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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Offline Input Nirvana

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« Reply #13 on: Fri, 04 March 2011, 22:41:54 »
Hmmm...more pointing devices than me....AND a cooler sig...
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« Reply #14 on: Fri, 04 March 2011, 22:54:42 »
When you have your split contour completed, yours will definitely be a cooler rig.
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« Reply #15 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.
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« Reply #16 on: Sat, 05 March 2011, 02:25:27 »
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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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« Reply #17 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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« Reply #18 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.

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Offline Input Nirvana

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« Reply #19 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.
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Offline Martina

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« Reply #20 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
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Offline afhammad

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Apple Magic Trackpad
« Reply #21 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

« Last Edit: Sun, 20 March 2011, 12:07:30 by afhammad »
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Offline Input Nirvana

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« Reply #22 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?
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