>>>Are you still using mousepad?
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>>Yes, because my desk is covered with imitation wood with a pattern which confuses optical mice.
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>Me too and for almost exactly the same reasons.
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>I do have an IBM KPD8923 which has an integrated track-point mouse (between the G, H and B keys) I use. However, it doesn't have anything like a mouse wheel so I still have to use a mouse.
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>For my main developmental computer, I still use the old IBM Model-M keyboard. There's nothing quite like a buckling spring:
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-Model-M-Keyboard-and-Mouse-clicky-vintage-/300835978491

I once bought an IBM keyboard at, of all places, Big Lots. Just couldn't believe it was genuine, but it was about $5 so we gave it a shot. Fortunately, it was the real thing. Unfortunately, 1) it went to my daughter, 2) she wouldn't part with it, 3) two days later they were all sold.

Still sorry I didn't buy all five that they had.