Comments on: Sony teaser shows subnotebook with tracking nub

By: ToniBorgetto

ToniBorgetto — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:42:42 +0000

I don't believe that IBM would somehow prevent the use of trackpoints on netbooks, since there are in fact several manufacturers which use them already in their notebooks.

Besides IBM/Lenovo you can find them at Dell, HP, Toshiba, and so on. Only problem is: they are mainly used as a “high end”-feature – e.g. at Lenovo you only get a trackpoint if you buy one of their Thinkpads, not with the Ideapads.

I'd really love to see a netbook with trackpoint, makes so much sense when you have little space.

By: ToniBorgetto

ToniBorgetto — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:42:42 +0000

I don't believe that IBM would somehow prevent the use of trackpoints on netbooks, since there are in fact several manufacturers which use them already in their notebooks.

I'd really love to see a netbook with trackpoint, makes so much sense when you have little space.

By: pat norton

pat norton — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:41:07 +0000

I thought the only reason we hadnt seen the nubbins was that IBM held some kind of patent?

As someone who used a T21 and T43 for a decade, WHY arent there any netbooks that have the Thinkpad red nub instead of the track pad?

In a format where space is at a premium, why did it take this long?

I want a netbook with one but not enough to buy a Sony.

By: Kobra

Kobra — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 01:12:19 +0000

Ah, the track point! I was really disappointed in learning that Lenovo didn't equip the s10 with one of those, I've been a IBM/Lenovo user for many years and really like the track point. It makes better sense to use it on a small netbook than the track pad we all have today…

I wonder if it will be hard to read text on a 1600 x 768 8″ screen, better keep those glasses near by

By: DougC3

DougC3 — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:10:52 +0000

In my opinion, even a baby step toward getting trackpoints on netbooks is a good thing. If this turns out to be a trackpoint, maybe it will increase awareness among netbook makers and buyers about the need and potential demand for this.

By: Alex Linhares

Alex Linhares — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:13:44 +0000

Vista ultimate? Not even Gates would want that. We're in for some EPIC fail here.

By: onemadscientist

onemadscientist — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:45:07 +0000

This really shouldn't be a surprise. If we think back to cicra 2000 we will remember the Sony “Picturebook” laptop. This had a 7″ screen and was smaller than most netbooks made today.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:54:17 +0000

A trackpoint device is by far my most desired feature. I'm much more efficient on my Dell Latitude than on my Mini 9.

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