[Coco] OT: Graphics tablet instead of mouse?

[Paul Fitch]

Frank, check this webpage out.  I've used these in the past, when they were
new and exciting, and they work well enough.  I just found I had move
control using a wireless mouse.

 http://www.cirque.com/desktoptouchpad/touchpad-mouse-overview.aspx

> -----Original Message-----
> From: coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com 
> [mailto:coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com] On Behalf Of Frank Swygert
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: coco at maltedmedia.com
> Subject: [Coco] OT: Graphics tablet instead of mouse?
> 
> I don't belong to any other "computer geek" groups, so hope 
> no one minds this question too much.
> 
> I was looking for a touch pad to use with a computer (let's 
> pretend I'm going to run a CoCo emulator on it...) instead of 
> a mouse due mainly to space restrictions. Couldn't find one 
> (didn't look real hard...), but did run across some rather 
> cheap ($20) 4x3" graphics pads 
> (http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=WP4030&cat=MOU). The 
> working are is 4x3, the pad is actually about 6x5", just a 
> little smaller than a mouse pad, but then the cords not 
> dragging around and such.
> 
> Anyone used something similar in place of a mouse? The 
> description says "all mouse functions". I've found an article 
> or two alluding to using one in place of a mouse, but nothing 
> direct. Most are in reference to photo editing, which isn't 
> what I want to do. One did mention that it was good for 
> carpal tunnel sufferers as there was less wrist movement (but 
> more arm movement).
> 
> If you don't want to continue this thread on the CoCo List by 
> all means send me an e-mail instead!
> 
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