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Title: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Tactile on Tue, 27 January 2015, 02:55:57

I have no idea how much it costs, but here it is...

http://www.nsi-be.com/pointing-devices/trackball-units/ergonomical-trackball/

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Evo_Spec on Tue, 27 January 2015, 06:27:15

In case i want to bring my trackball in the bath?

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: kaotikb on Tue, 27 January 2015, 06:32:45

I believe it was 299 if I remember correctly, from a thread on reddit.

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Bucake on Tue, 27 January 2015, 16:23:19

Quote from: Evo_Spec on Tue, 27 January 2015, 06:27:15

In case i want to bring my trackball in the bath?

my thought exactly :D
who'd care about something like this being waterproof? those cursed with 1 liter hand-sweat per minute?

can't say i'm not interested in trying out a trackball, but for a price like this it's just too risky for me :)

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 27 January 2015, 16:34:03

Industrial settings with a lot of water being sprayed around for various reasons?  IE, food plants etc.  For instance the Tyson factor near me gets the entire manufacturing floor hosed down with ridiculous amounts of hot water every day.

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Evo_Spec on Tue, 27 January 2015, 16:43:49

Well how about the non waterproof computer?

Title: Re: A waterproof, industrial-strength trackball
Post by: Melvang on Tue, 27 January 2015, 16:47:32

Inside a waterproof cabinet but the keyboard and mouse are outside so it can be used.  Waterproofing doors that will be constantly opened and closed can be problematic.