Kevin Karhan 
@mntmn did anyone made a #TrackPoint module / #Keyboard fir the #MNTreform yet?
Kinda sad that #TEX are the only ones making external #TrackPoint #Keyboards.
https://tex.com.tw/collections/keyboard
- Maybe someone should ask #Sprintek to build a generic one themselves with like #USB / #PS2 interface to use it with, as a regular keyboard is too chonky on a #laptop?
I mean they [sell](SK8707-01) the trackpoint modules and rubber caps, and they do #OEM #Keyboards so worst-case one could do it like the #VaioP11Z or like #GPDwin have it mounted to the side.
#UltraNav #TrackpointGang #UltranavGang #TeamTrackpoint #TeamUltranav #PointingDevices #Keyboard #Mouse #PointingDevice
Mechanical Keyboard with Trackpoint! - TEX Shinobi
@lebout2canap @silvermoon82 If a #TrackPoint instead would be acceptable (cuz a #TrackPad may eat up a lot of estate compared to it), consider i.e. #DIY'ing with a #Sprintek #FlexPoint:
https://www.sprintek.com/en/products/pointing_stick/SK8707-01.aspx
SK8707-01 FlexPoint™ PS/2 Pointing Stick Mouse Module (Integrated Design) |Sprintek
The SK8707-01 FlexPoint™ pointing stick module is a cost-effective, space-saving, sensor-integrated PS/2 mouse device deploying a Sprintek Low Profile 3 Axis PS/2 Low Power Z-Tap CellMute™ Technology. The module partially implements the Lenovo TrackPoint® extended command protocol and can work with Lenovo TrackPoint® device drivers directly.
@kobilacroix @katja I use a #ThinkPad-style #Trackpoint integrated in the 65% #Keyboard but since #Lenovo #enshittified that, #TEX is selling good alternatives...
- You could OFC source the mechanism from #Sprintek and use it as a #USB mouse or DIY something similar to the #Razer #Orbweaver with a #Keypad.
And yes, I'm mad the KU-1255 was discontinued for a 3x expensive version just so Lenovo doesn't have to offer a wired version and a bluetooth version.
- But the efficiency gains of using a Trackpoint are measureable
If you can, try a trackpoint espechally when you're more typing than mousing...
Mechanical Keyboard with Trackpoint! - TEX Shinobi
@radmin @tera @critakitty yeah, @frameworkcomputer refusing to make a #TrackPoint keyboard is kinda sad.
- Cuz it's not as if they can't make a call at #Sprintek and maybe even get a custom-coloured rubber cap just to avoid #Lenovo claiming they violate the #UltraNav design / trademark.
Not to mention this isn't unique to even #ThinkPad or #hp #ProBook or #Dell #Latitude & #Getac devices, but even #Sony (#Vaio #P11Z) and #GPD did so...
- I hope they at least got a holder-hole and lanyard loop option for the #Stylus like the #X230Tablet has...
@ustralien So yeah I am sad that @frameworkcomputer didn't work out a deal with like #Sprintek to get a #Trackpoint into the #FrameworkLaptop and I'm pissed that #Lenovo discontinued their #ThinkPad #TrackPoint Keyboard for a new and #enshittified version that cost double the price of the #Bluetooth and triple the #wired version before and is #WirelessOnly aka. can't even be used via #USB without a shitty #dongle, making it basically impossible for me to use.
Needless to say I'd still see #Framework & #Fairphone as the only options on the market right now if I had to buy stuff that is available right now!
Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II Product Tour
@qlp Given they modularized the #Framework 16 and they could reimplement that for the 13" frame.
- Nothing prevents @frameworkcomputer from getting that made by #Sprintek or any other company.
In fact Sprintek sells trackpoint modules seperately and one could make a matching module that sticks out of a slot as you suggested.
- Tho the main reason to use a #Trackpoint os to keep the hands on the keys and reduce arm movement for mouse use.
@qlp personally, I wished @frameworkcomputer would give #SprinTek a call and get themselves some #TrackPoint instead of the #TrackPad as an option.
- IDK maybe make it green or pink so neither #Lenovo (red) nor #hp (black) nor #Dell (blue) nor #Getac (orange) nor #Sony (gray) can complain.
They can't call it #UltraNav either but what about #SmolNav or #ProNav or something.
- Worst-case they'd have to make a "T H I C C" Edition with a #Perixx #Trackball instead.
@claudius personally, I wished @frameworkcomputer had partnered with #Sprintek to deliver basically the #ThinkPad Keyboard with #UltraNav-Style #Trackpoint because I do use that all the time!
@frameworkcomputer #UltraNav-Style #Trackpoint - when?
I'm shure the folks at #Sprintek can build it...