I agree with the decision to go with the TrackPoint 100%. In fact, I have an IBM keyboard for my desktop system with a TrackPoint in it, no need for a desktop mouse. On the Lenovo site, search for the "ThinkPad TrackPoint Cap Collection", it is a set of replaceable caps. I prefer the "Soft Dome" cap, really easy on the fingertip compared with the default "scratchy" cap.