Rethinking the Thinkpad

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Saturday September 2, 2006 @11:23PM from the if-it-aint-broke dept.

Octiaviane writes to tell us that XYZComputing has a review of Lenovo's Thinkpad X60 with a look at not only the current specs but the evolution of the Thinkpad line. From the article: "One constant which has remained throughout the evolution of the notebook computer is the Thinkpad. Processors and operating systems have changed, designs have been updated, and ownership has changed hands, but the Thinkpad remains. This product has never stopped being a top choice for demanding consumers and corporate buyers, whether they are looking for size, power, or features."

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Re:IBM Ugly by bubkus_jones · 2006-09-03 00:15 · Score: 5, Insightful

I must be the only one here who prefers the "nipple" to a trackpad. I tend to have more control with it than the trackpad, and it's quicker to get to than a trackpad, as it's in the middle of the keyboard. I barely have to shift my hand to be able to control it.

Of course, half the time I use a USB mouse, but still. I'm not a fan of the trackpad style control.