Translation guide
A small joystick-like device embedded in a laptop keyboard, used to control the cursor. In Japanese, it is commonly referred to by the brand name 'TrackPoint' or described as a 'stick-type pointing device'.
The learner wants to refer to this device in conversation or writing, without specifying a brand.
Direct loanword from English. Widely understood in tech contexts, though less common than brand names.
This laptop has a pointing stick.
In everyday Japanese, people often use the brand name 'TrackPoint' (トラックポイント) even for non-Lenovo devices. If you want to be precise, use ポインティングスティック or the descriptive スティック型ポインティングデバイス.
Descriptive phrase meaning 'stick-type pointing device'. Used in technical specifications or when clarity is needed.
The stick-type pointing device is located in the center of the keyboard.
IBM/Lenovo's brand name, often used generically by Japanese speakers to refer to any pointing stick. Be aware this is technically a trademark.
Using 'TrackPoint' for non-Lenovo devices may cause confusion in formal contexts.
Once you get used to the TrackPoint, it's really convenient.