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On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« on: Thu, 19 July 2012, 22:09:43 »
The M570 is on it's last legs with me.  The unifying receiver thing just isn't working for me.  I've replaced it once, and it's failing again.  Very frustrating when, on fresh batteries, the trackball just stops working. 

I've been doing some research, it looks like the M570 is the only wireless trackball out there with the ball for the thumb.  I will either have to switch to a mouse, a different kind of trackball, or a WIRE.  The wire will be a problem, I'm mobile a lot, and I'd prefer wireless. 

Looking for ideas, and I apologize for recommending the M570 to everyone here in other posts.  What a turkey this thing is!

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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 20 July 2012, 10:20:14 »
I think I'm buying another M570.  Just isn't a great wireless trackball alternative out there.  My mom says that hers works perfect all the time.  My son who also uses her computer alot says it works great all the time.  I may just have a lemon, and it's a teensy bit possible that they've improved the line in the last couple of years.

I'll fill everyone in once I use it for a week or two, I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seats.  :-D
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #3 on: Sat, 21 July 2012, 01:22:11 »
my brother has had one for a couple of years and hasn't had connectivity issues. may just be a flakey part.

it does seem to be the only option for a modern thumb trackball with wireless
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:02:54 »
I bought a new M570 yesterday when I was in Best Buy picking "another item" of interest.  So far it's flawless.  Hoping I was just using a lemon, before.  Gotta abuse this one for a few months before we'll know for sure.  =-D

There's just nothing else out there close enough to what's important to me in the M570:  Wireless & thumb-ball.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:07:30 »
I think just replacing the M570 is your only option ;<
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:23:08 »
Quote from: ashort on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:02:54
I bought a new M570 yesterday when I was in Best Buy picking "another item" of interest.  So far it's flawless.  Hoping I was just using a lemon, before.  Gotta abuse this one for a few months before we'll know for sure.  =-D

There's just nothing else out there close enough to what's important to me in the M570:  Wireless & thumb-ball.

That other item of interest is working great so far!

You'll want to put one of these in there:
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 21:17:30 »
ooohhh...the red ball! Like!
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 22:13:48 »
Much smoother than the blue pill.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 22:47:38 »
Quote from: rknize on Tue, 24 July 2012, 11:23:08
You'll want to put one of these in there:

Is that from a regular Trackman Marble?
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 24 July 2012, 23:44:24 »
Yup.  The dotted red ball has a smoother/harder finish.  The sensor on the M570 doesn't seem to care too much what the ball looks like (unlike the marble, which needs the dots).  It does change the sensitivity a bit.

I totally wore-out my old non-wheel Marbles, but I kept the balls around.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #11 on: Mon, 19 November 2012, 08:18:27 »
Been using a new M570 for about 5 months now, and it's been golden.  No issues.  Whew!
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #12 on: Mon, 19 November 2012, 11:04:37 »
Groovy!  I was thinking about picking up another.  One of mine does do some weird things sometimes, but the receiver was rather far from the trackball.  I began to realize it was my body position that was affecting the performance.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #13 on: Mon, 19 November 2012, 19:26:57 »
I have owned my M570 for about 6 months,  no issues.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #14 on: Sun, 30 December 2012, 21:47:50 »
Quote from: ashort on Thu, 19 July 2012, 22:09:43
The M570 is on it's last legs with me.  The unifying receiver thing just isn't working for me.  I've replaced it once, and it's failing again.  Very frustrating when, on fresh batteries, the trackball just stops working. 

I've been doing some research, it looks like the M570 is the only wireless trackball out there with the ball for the thumb.  I will either have to switch to a mouse, a different kind of trackball, or a WIRE.  The wire will be a problem, I'm mobile a lot, and I'd prefer wireless. 

Looking for ideas, and I apologize for recommending the M570 to everyone here in other posts.  What a turkey this thing is!

Hit up Logitech customer support.. They are amazing and will most likely ship you a new one free of charge.. Even if you want something different, might as well get something for free and put it up on ebay.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 30 December 2012, 22:20:35 »
He already sorted it out, I believe.  :)

I love my M570 <3
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Re: Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 31 December 2012, 06:29:45 »
Still going strong, glad I stayed with the M570!
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 31 December 2012, 08:01:33 »
i'm on my third or fourth warranty replacement for an mx518, now a g500.  can you just get another replacement?  yeah, it's pretty lame that these things die after a year, but at least they've got the mouse-for-life program going.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 31 December 2012, 16:18:12 »
Quote from: precarious on Mon, 31 December 2012, 08:01:33
i'm on my third or fourth warranty replacement for an mx518,
I lost my receipt for my MX518 so ended up with having to put up with a semi dead one for life :( It disconnects every 5 mins
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 31 December 2012, 17:22:48 »
Quote from: MissMurd3r84 on Mon, 31 December 2012, 16:18:12
Quote from: precarious on Mon, 31 December 2012, 08:01:33
i'm on my third or fourth warranty replacement for an mx518,
I lost my receipt for my MX518 so ended up with having to put up with a semi dead one for life :( It disconnects every 5 mins

just sayin', if you can call them up and ask to e-mail them a digital proof of purchase they'll send you a new one, so maybe you didn't lose your receipt after all :)

although, the first time i don't think i had to give them anything other than the numbers off of the mouse / tag on the cable.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 01 January 2013, 15:09:07 »
I spoke to their help desk type thing about what I could do and they said without the receipt I was basically out of luck.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #22 on: Wed, 30 January 2013, 11:57:19 »
Get a wired trackball.  The Logitech Marble and the Kensington Orbit are my favorites.  I am a FPS gamer and I love them dearly (I even splatter painted my Marble).  I hated the M570.  I could not aim with it at all, and my Call of Duty and Unreal Tournament skills suffered.  There aren't any good thumb trackballs that are wired anymore.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #23 on: Thu, 31 January 2013, 17:09:33 »
Why would they do that when they already stated theirs is working fine now and they are glad they stuck with it? :P I love mine and love the fact it's wireless.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #24 on: Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:57:28 »
I didn't see the other part.  I personally don't like the M570 since the thumb trackballs aren't for gaming.
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #25 on: Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:29:04 »
Quote from: CreamyNutButter on Thu, 31 January 2013, 19:57:28
since the thumb trackballs aren't for gaming.

Uh yeah... add MX blues and who knows what else to that list... thing is, plenty of people game on MX blues, and I use nothing but my TrackMan wheel for everything.
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« Reply #26 on: Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:51:49 »
I used to do the same and often still do, but for fast-paced FPS-type action, I find the thumb-ball a bit too hard to control.  I picked up a G500 for that and I have to say...it does help a lot.  As for the keyboard, I do game with the Model M sometimes (when I am too lazy to swap it), but I do get into trouble on occasion due to the matrix limitations.  :)
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Re: On a mission to replace a Logitech M570 with something that WORKS.
« Reply #27 on: Thu, 31 January 2013, 20:52:41 »
It's been so long since I used a mouse it would be more of a handicap than any limitations I might run into on the ball.  I don't know that I've run into any, mind you.
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