Inklet turns your trackpad into a tablet
Ivan | Wed, 2010-01-13 04:11I always loved tablets not only for drawing and retouching but for general navigation. I found them more precise and faster to use than a mouse. The only problem with tablets is their size. Even though I use a small Bamboo I'm reluctant to carry it along every time.
The trackpad for general navigation is a close contender especially if you use one of those new MacBooks or MBPs with large trackpad areas. The only problem with trackpads is that fingertips aren't a very precise tool.
It looks like Inklet may provide a good solution overall giving you the option to have precise navigation and portability. Inklet turns your trackpad into a tablet. It will never be as good as a full size tablet, but good enough for 95% of tasks. Check out the video below.
For Inklet you need to have a MacBook with multitouch. Unibody silver MacBooks with black keys will work, as will the latest white MacBooks with rubbery bottoms (for lack of better designator).
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Interesting. Never liked tablets, but this might work because you could jump between the mouse and the trackpad depending on what features you wanted.
Any idea on the price?
Just $25, but test it before buying!
Thanks. I'm updating as soon as the next gen computers are announced - I'll do it then.
Love it! At the office I use a 6x8 Wacom, but for size reasons I can never take it with while travelling, which I do a lot - and boy, do I miss it.
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That's really cool. Too bad my Toshiba has such a small pad, but I'm planning to buy a Macbook.
Anyway very clever and cool, but wonder if it will work decently.
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