[Coco] OT: Graphics tablet instead of mouse?

[richec]

On Thursday 23 July 2009 19:45:41 Frank Swygert wrote:
> 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!

Have you considered a trackball?