It's zero-force. multi-finger gesture processor, even available in a dvorak layout. It took me, switching from a QWERTY keyboard about two weeks to adapt to the new layout, and really internalize the gestures available.
For those wondering, there are five nipples on each pad to allow your fingers to find home row, and the "all-fingers-down" is interpreted as a resting gesture.
Because the mouse "controls" are available immediately beneather your right (or left, if you so desire) hand, there's no reaching for the mouse/trackball, and no odd angles for your wrist. The "programmers pad" has a number of useful gestures and frequently used symbols available under-hand. Cut-and-paste is like a pinching and releasing motions, save is pulling your fingers together.
The newer firmware (user-upgradable) allows you to define your own gestures, keys, and layouts. The configuration software is Java-based, and it really does Just Work under Linux.
The TouchStream uses the standard USB HID classes, so you don't need custom drivers.
They are expensive, about $330 from FingerWorks, but for me, it has eliminated the tingly sensations after a long day of coding, and everyone who sees it in persons awards it Serious Geek Points. I think that it's a good investment for people whose job is typing code, English, etc.
Not affiliated with FingerWorks, just a very satistfied customer.
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It's zero-force. multi-finger gesture processor, even available in a dvorak layout. It took me, switching from a QWERTY keyboard about two weeks to adapt to the new layout, and really internalize the gestures available.
For those wondering, there are five nipples on each pad to allow your fingers to find home row, and the "all-fingers-down" is interpreted as a resting gesture.
Because the mouse "controls" are available immediately beneather your right (or left, if you so desire) hand, there's no reaching for the mouse/trackball, and no odd angles for your wrist. The "programmers pad" has a number of useful gestures and frequently used symbols available under-hand. Cut-and-paste is like a pinching and releasing motions, save is pulling your fingers together.
The newer firmware (user-upgradable) allows you to define your own gestures, keys, and layouts. The configuration software is Java-based, and it really does Just Work under Linux.
The TouchStream uses the standard USB HID classes, so you don't need custom drivers.
They are expensive, about $330 from FingerWorks, but for me, it has eliminated the tingly sensations after a long day of coding, and everyone who sees it in persons awards it Serious Geek Points. I think that it's a good investment for people whose job is typing code, English, etc.
Not affiliated with FingerWorks, just a very satistfied customer.