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Add to SafariWhen comparing Microsoft Natural 6000 vs TrackPoint, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Natural 6000 for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse for programmers?” Microsoft Natural 6000 is ranked 4th while TrackPoint is ranked 25th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Natural 6000 is:
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Easy to get used to
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
Pro Meant for larger hands
Medium to larger hands will work for this mouse, avoid if you have small hands.
Pro Good tracking
Except for some surfaces, this mouse has good accuracy.
Pro Comfortable and easy to use
Unlike standard mouse designs, this model's buttons, wheel, and palm rest upward to the right. It has the effect of rolling your wrist up off your desk and it feels less stressful on my wrist.
Pro Keep your fingers on the keyboard
Pro No need to carry around a mouse
Cons
Con Not recharchable
The Natural Wireless 6000 takes two included AA batteries instead of being able to recharge.
Con No left handed version
Con Odd placement of thumb buttons
They are position in a way that requires moving either main finger or thumb.
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.
