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Trackpad or mouse for designer?

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Philalbe

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Jun 11, 2010
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Greater Boston Area
Hi,

I'm a freelance designer. I recently started doing the bulk of my work on my macbook. I was just curious what other designs thought about using the trackpad vs. a mouse for serious work? I haven't done any heavy vector drawing with the trackpad yet, but I was wondering if you think it offers the some level of control as a conventional mouse? Thanks.

Sincerely,

Phil
 
jahala

jahala

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Feb 7, 2008
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I suggest you just try doing your design work with only your trackpad and see if it works for you. If not, you can add a mouse or a tablet. By the way, there is a program called Inkscape that will turn your touchpad into a tablet. You can get a demo version for free from http://tenonedesign.com/inklet.php
 
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Philalbe

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Jun 11, 2010
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Greater Boston Area
Hi everyone. Thanks for the advice and the links! That program that transforms the trackpad into a tablet sounds pretty interesting :)

Thanks again.
 
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