From an evaluation point of view, the participants who were
touchpad experts and transfer novices with the mini-joystick were apparently unable to capitalize on their general motor expertise with the usage of an input device--rather; they fell back to an early stage of motor learning (Fitts, 1964).
It places a laptop-style
touchpad on the top surface of a tactile feedback control knob similar to the one used for BMW's iDrive system.
Featuring a 17" LCD display, the system allows access and control of up to eight separate PCs from a single shared display, keyboard and
touchpad pointing device--saving the cost and space required by multiple monitors, and saving the time needed to move from PC to PC.
Parker pilot-controlled joysticks operate the bucket and boom and a Grayhill
touchpad manages the ride control of the loaders.
Also included are a lighted LCD display,
touchpad control of all functions, and RS-232 interface.
Other nice features include the trademark jog dial, in this case centrally located under the
touchpad, more connection options than you can shake a stick at and a USB-connected, optical remote control.
This easy-to-program unit has a
touchpad display, enhanced "no lube" three-piece faucet, and an internally monitored refrigeration system for prolonged performance.
Not everyone is fond of the
touchpad or pointing stick device on most laptops.
Calibration is initiated by a single
touchpad keystroke on the front-panel plug-in calibration master.
With 102-key keyboard,
touchpad cursor controller, built-in microphone and carrying case, the NP1000A sells for just $2699.
The system's Windows-based controller device incorporates a full what-you-see-is-what-you-get graphical display and standard keypad with
touchpad for easy message editing.