I wonder if Lenovo has telemetry of some kind that tells them how many people use the trackpad and how often compared to the trackpad / mouse.
replyI'd bet a bunch of money that it's barely used anymore.
replyOnly benefit of trackpoint nowadays is that you don't move your hand. Otherwise, it's all downsides compared to modern trackpads, especially haptic ones like here. It's less precise, less ergonomic. Nowadays I'd rather move my hand a few centimeters off, than put regular strain on my forearm and struggle being precise with the pointer.
And most thinkpad users, employees of big companies, don't care at all about the trackpoint. I'm pretty sure it's only kept for the thinkpad brand and to keep the vocal minority of us geeks pleased.
> The latest t14 received a better score from ifixit than framework for repairability (first ever to get a 10).
replyHm, I wish they had scores for the X230 and older; I'd like to see how they compare. IMO they're better, if nothing else because you can replace RAM, SSD and battery without unscrewing the entire bottom.
I don't think the difference between half the bottom and entire bottom would make a difference according to ifix it. It's more about:
1. Is it possible
2. Is it documented
3. Do you need proprietary parts
4. Without solder
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