One such division has been polarizing mobile computer users for years now, and there seems to be no end in sight. I'm not referring to the imminent Subway Series in New York between the Mets and Yankees. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, which is why the dispute rages on. People always have a clear favorite, and will defend their pointing device's honor under any circumstances. A touchpad is more like a mouse, the most common tool for pointing on a desktop computer.
Many users argue that it is more intuitive and easier to use.
It's as if my finger isn't registering on the touchpad. On the other hand, the TrackPoint never seems to fail to register. And these little devils are great space savers, a key attribute for any mobile computer. But it can be difficult to move and even harder to pinpoint the pointer. And my TrackPoint, in yet another disconcerting trend, tends to melt down, exposing a metal nub that, after four hours of use, leaves a dimple-like indentation in my index finger.