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"The only intuitive interface is the nipple" (2012)

35 points · 38 comments · ibobev

  1. snarky-comments · · focus · HN ↗
    This might nicely augment the usual keyboard + mouse UI.
    1. motionlessveloc · · focus · HN ↗
      The IBM/Lenovo Thinkpad has featured a "nipple" for ages. It responds better to manual stimulation than sucking though.

      <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Pointing_stick" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Pointing_stick

      1. delichon · · focus · HN ↗
        &gt; It responds better to manual stimulation than sucking though.

        Apparently the intended use is not as intuitive as the engineers had hoped.

        1. makeitdouble · · focus · HN ↗
          At first encounter as a grad student borrowing a friend&#x27;s computer, I pushed the bright red button, and couldn&#x27;t see anything happening. Pushed it a bit stronger, though the wobbling was manufacturing sloppiness.

          Intended use is really not intuitive.

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