Trackpoint

(Or "nipple") The {pointing device} used on

{Toshiba}, {AST} and {IBM} {notebook} computers. The

Trackpoint is a small knob found in the middle of the

keyboard. It works like a very short {joystick} - pressing it

toward or away from you or from side to side moves the

{pointer} on the screen. This takes up virtually no extra

room on the box or the work area and also requires minimal

movement of the hands from the keyboard.

{(http://www.research.ibm.com/mathsci/cmc/trackpoint.htm)}.

(1999-07-21)