nipple mouse n.
Common term for the pointing device used
on IBM ThinkPads and a few other laptop computers. The device,
which sits between the `g' and `h' keys on the keyboard, indeed
resembles a rubber nipple intended to be tweaked by a forefinger.
Many hackers consider these superior to the glide pads found on
most laptops, which are harder to control precisely.
Common term for the pointing device used
on IBM ThinkPads and a few other laptop computers. The device,
which sits between the `g' and `h' keys on the keyboard, indeed
resembles a rubber nipple intended to be tweaked by a forefinger.
Many hackers consider these superior to the glide pads found on
most laptops, which are harder to control precisely.
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