Trackpad on the 16inch m1 pro is too big. Need software solution.

Were talking about the new 16inch M1pro right? The tack pad is like 65% of the width of the keyboard. Positioning my hands on a massive angle with my elbows sticking right out in an incredible uncomfortable and painful manar is the only way to avoid touching it while being able to rest my palms on the device.

I dont see anyone being able to type like that.

I was kind of hoping for "yes there is an app for that tits called X". I submitted a feature request.

I have a flat laptop keyboard with palm rests so I can have my hands in the same position every time and know where the keys are. If I hover I cant type without looking at the keys, and if I'm not sitting at a desk the laptop will fall on the ground if I don't secure it with my palms.

The photo shows a situation where the problem would never exist. If I was using a thick keyboard at a desk like that Id have a dedicated palm rest and there wouldn't be any trackpad in the way.

@Lobster I know you don't like hearing that what you think is the only way to type is actually NOT the only way and isnt actually viable in many situations, but such is life. Thanks for offering a solution but as mentioned it is not a viable one.

@Lobster

users on a user to user only forum is pretty pointless.

Not if others experienced the same problem and have other solutions or get funned to the feedback link and apple releases a software update.

@JupiterSpaceport:

Nobody needs to re-learn typing ergonomics

Exactly. I could go write some software solution myself faster than I can retrain how ive typed for the last 30 years and I shouldnt have to when the way I type is fine and probably more common than the "correct way".

I have tried typing the correct way and its painfully uncomfortable and seems stupid to debate this especially after pointing out the use cases where my expensive laptop is going to smash on the ground because I didnt escure it on my lap with my palms.

lobsterghost1 wrote:

That's fine. But what did you accomplish? Did the trackpad become smaller and more to your liking for disagreeing with me and any of the others who suggested it's your typing style? Nope. I do hope however, your typing style doesn't land your expensive laptop on the floor and possibly smashed. But if it does, just remember your Apple warranty won't cover user created damage.

Cheers

I agree arguing over why posting an image of an entirely different senario with different ergonomics is not the accapted the accapted answer acomplishes nothing. I explained it several times but thats not enough aparently. Mentioning apples warranty is also not relevant.