Abstract: A pointing device for controlling cursor operation on a computer monitor screen. An operator controls the motion of a movable reflective surface. A stationary light source directs light onto the movable reflective surface and the light is reflected to a stationary light sensor. A signal processor receives signals generated by the stationary light sensor based on light reflected from the movable reflective surface. The processed signals are transferred to a computer processing unit and are utilized to move a cursor across a monitor screen in a manner that corresponds to the motion of the movable reflective surface. In a preferred embodiment the light source is a laser light source. Also, in a preferred embodiment, two joysticks are provided in front of the keyboard space bar. The joysticks are used to control the motion of the movable reflective surface and right/left clicking with the thumbs of the keyboard operator while his fingers are kept in an appropriate position for typing on a computer keyboard.