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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Where would you put it? If you type with both hands that's the most convenient. I've only seen side touchpads on small 6-7" laptops where there is no space there, and you can't type with both hands due to their size. GPD has some models like that, e.g. GPD MicroPC:

https://i2.wp.com/liliputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/micro_06.jpg?fit=900%2C721&ssl=1

[–] Wilzax 2 points 3 months ago

We're already using cables to interconnect the peripherals to the main computer. That's the whole gimmick of the glasses. Why not have a keyboard on top of the computer, laptop style, with a wired USB module with the IO ports and a trackpad on top? You could recess the port on both ends so the base is flush with the body of either module, so it looks like a permanent part of the PC but is still removable for replacement and transportation.

[–] IronSightOS 1 points 3 months ago

I've seen people's wrists accidentally touch the touchpad while typing and completely screw up what they were doing. It's happened to me personally as well.

I don't know if there's a better placement, but it's worth considering. I have seen Bluetooth keyboard/touchpad combos that have the touchpad to the right of the keys, but no personal experience with them.