When comparing Roccat Savu vs TrackPoint, the Slant community recommends Roccat Savu for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse for programmers?” Roccat Savu is ranked 20th while TrackPoint is ranked 25th. The most important reason people chose Roccat Savu is:
Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse.
Specs
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Pros
Pro A lightweight braided cable
Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse.
Pro Accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor
The mouse has an accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction.
Pro Great grip provides good control over the mouse
A high quality rubberized grip on top and a sweat-proof grip material on the sides provides good control over the mouse.
Pro Full Linux support
Roccat has good Linux drivers.
Pro Roccat Talk informs which profile is selected when switched
Pro Easy+Shift allows for double mouse actions
Pro Good driver software
Pro Accomodating thumb rest
Pro Good build quality
The mouse weights 90g.
Pro Good for smaller hands
Pro Keep your fingers on the keyboard
Pro No need to carry around a mouse
Cons
Con Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year
The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily.
Con Major RSI issues
Pushing up and side to side with one finger is not a natural thing to do with your hands.
Con Common software glitch comes up when scrolling
The trackpoint "rest point" gets skewed, and keeps scrolling when you release.
Con Not good for people with thicker fingers
Depending on how worn down the trackpoint is. People with thicker fingers will often hit adjacent keys by accident.
Con Requires a lot of force to use
The stiffness of the trackpoint leaves your fingers fatigued after even 2 minutes of use.
