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Split keyboard? I have a few coworkers who put a trackpad in between halves. !ergomechkeyboards@lemmy.world is your friend
Exactly how I roll. The only problem I have with an MX split is the difference in highly between keyboard and trackpad. With choc switches it’s perfect. Think I might 3DP a riser for when I’m using MX.
I love using the Magic Trackpad as my main driver. 
I have a "Alice" layout keyboard, but its joined and bought recently, so for a while not going to change it. But the idea is very tempting for a future, will definitely consider a split keyboard if I will have a trackpad already!
I use a mouse for my mac. Some logitech one.
I often switch between the mouse and the trackpad depending on what im doing. Some things are easier with a trackpad. But other things are easier with a mouse.
While some things might be better with a mouse, I’ve found I much prefer the trackpad to general tasks due to the gestures and overall feel. Never used trackpads much before getting a Mac a few years ago (besides occasionally using someone else’s computer).
yeah, macbook gestures are simply great, with a BetterTouchTool added to that it's just a masterpiece that nothing can beat.
Love the Magic Trackpad. I’ve used it exclusively at work and home for at least 5 years. I find it vastly superior to a mouse.
I used both a Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad and much prefer the trackpad. I can’t work with multitouch gestures, and I’ve never had any wrist pain after using it all day.
I use the Magic Trackpad exclusively - I haven’t used a mouse in years I think!
I love it for the gestures that MacOS supports. Great for switching between remote desktop sessions.
I use a big trackball mouse but I’ve been working off a MacBook for the last couple of months. I switched to a trackball because I was getting bad RSIs, but since I’ve had the MacBook I’ve only been bringing it out for CAD and sculpting work.
The track as is big enough that I can use larger gestures which helps prevent RSIs and it’s been fine for general programming and document use. The gestures are nice too
I saw you said in another comment that you recently already bought an ergo keyboard, but when you go to replace it check out some of the split ergos with integrated trackpads/trackballs that are starting to get more popular. I’m eventually going to switch over to a wireless split with a trackpad on both halves which seems like the best option.
I saw you said in another comment that you recently already bought an ergo keyboard, but when you go to replace it check out some of the split ergos with integrated trackpads/trackballs that are starting to get more popular. I’m eventually going to switch over to a wireless split with a trackpad on both halves which seems like the best option.
for sure in future I will consider that. not having to take hands off the keyboard is a great idea and I sure will want to try it once my current devices will start to rot.
I get a bit of pain in my wrist (no masturbation jokes) so if it’s flaring I switch from the Magic Mouse to the Magic Trackpad. It’s more gentle but for spreadsheet work I abso prefer the mouse myself.
Yeah I go back and forth with it. It’s nice to have on the desk with mouse as a backup. The gestures are great! I’m a software developer and cloud architect.
I use Magic Trackpad for work, and mouse for gaming. The Magic Trackpad is the superior input device for productivity work.