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Offline J888www

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For those who likes to navigate with Balls.
« on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 06:25:46 »
Kensington Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball.
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No idea as to the quality etc etc etc. I don't usually use these as they seem too cumbersome for my paws.
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Offline peda

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« Reply #1 on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 07:01:41 »
looks pretty good but i still prefer the ones that have the ball under the thumb.

i cant believe i gave my trackman to a friend as i had a phase of mouse only

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Offline Daniel Beaver

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« Reply #2 on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 07:55:42 »

Logitech M570. I use it mostly with my laptop. It leaves something to be desired, but I keep using it.

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« Reply #3 on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 08:22:14 »
Is it really a great idea to have a thumb ball like that? The thumb-to-hand joint isn't the sturdiest one. Mother nature did a pretty crappy job there..

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« Reply #4 on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 09:09:52 »
I've been using a Logitech thumb ball model for as long as I can remember... I've been sitting in front of a computer for 8+ hrs a day for 15+ years.  I have no RSI issues and no problem at all with using a thumb ball.  That said, I'm not happy with the M570 and went back to my TrackMan Wheel.
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« Reply #5 on: Sat, 01 October 2011, 10:12:41 »
Tried it and promptly returned it. While I was interested in having a wireless "finger ball" there were just too many other things not quite right with it. Did a little review here: http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Island:21731
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Offline shrap

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« Reply #6 on: Mon, 03 October 2011, 15:23:56 »
What does Kensington have against forward/back buttons?

Offline Daniel Beaver

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« Reply #7 on: Mon, 03 October 2011, 15:27:42 »
The expert mouse and slimblade have a back button. They're just economizing on space, but I'll agree that it's an aggravating design choice. We use those buttons!

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Offline Mazora

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« Reply #8 on: Mon, 03 October 2011, 18:11:59 »
I have teh bad habit to navigate while holding my balls. Tks for sharing J888www!
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