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TrackPoint user of 10 years here. I used to get repetitive strain in my right hand/wrist, mostly from reaching for the mouse. I switched both my laptop and desktop to TrackPoint keyboards and have been pain-free ever since. Less-crowded desk too.

Honestly, if you're a heavy programmer/writer, the TrackPoint is such a superior choice ... having to move your hand off the keyboard all the time is inefficient and kills flow!

Also, TrackPoints are fantastic for reading web pages. Scrolling is very intuitive and almost motionless - just hold the middle button with your thumb while applying a bit of down pressure on the stick.

n.b. Not all pointing stick are created equally! I've used HPs and Dells - both are inferior to TrackPoints, and I wouldn't recommend them. (kinda like how Apple trackpads are superior to the competition.)