Appendices:

Task Sheet: This is the text file containing targets for users to delete with each of the input devices.

Questionnaire:

Hours of computer use per week:

Input device currently used:

I have used the following pointing devices (for each selected, indicate hours of use per week)
_1 button mouse _TrackBall
_2 button mouse _Pen/Stylus
_3 button mouse _TouchPad
_Microsoft Intelli Mouse _Touch screen

Accupoint: Agree Disagree
Was easy for me to learn: 1 2 3 4 5
Was physically comfortable: 1 2 3 4 5
Is suitable for my primary input device: 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
Space saving design and affect on functionality:

Favorable features:

Unfavorable features:

What would ease use of Accupoint?

Trackball: Agree Disagree
Was easy for me to learn: 1 2 3 4 5
Was physically comfortable: 1 2 3 4 5
Is suitable for my primary input device: 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
Favorable features:

Unfavorable features:

What would ease use of Trackball?

Touchpad: Agree Disagree
Was easy for me to learn: 1 2 3 4 5
Was physically comfortable: 1 2 3 4 5
Is suitable for my primary input device: 1 2 3 4 5
Comments:
How did the "clicking by tapping" feature affect speed?

Favorable features:

Unfavorable features:

What would ease use of Touchpad?

Between ANY input device you have used, which do you prefer to use as your primary input device?

 

Between the 3 input devices you just experienced, which would you prefer to use as your primary input device?

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