Apple's trackpads are in a class of their own and their large size is a feature given how good they are.
I also liked the trackpoint when I had a thinkpad, but I think Apple's trackpads are better. The trackpoint is nice, but can hurt your knuckle after a while (and I'd argue it's not quite as fast).
Actually, it’s simpler than that: I really mean I can’t handle trackpads. Something about the angle causes me weird issues, especially with multitouch gestures; it’s a weird kind of hypersensitivity. This is even despite that Apple trackpads are glass.
I don’t have any issue with trackpoint hurting my knuckle, though I will concede it may not be as fast. I still have a surprisingly good time hitting precise targets with it, though.
I also liked the trackpoint when I had a thinkpad, but I think Apple's trackpads are better. The trackpoint is nice, but can hurt your knuckle after a while (and I'd argue it's not quite as fast).