Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse - mouse

Advantages: Looks good
Disadvantages: The price considering its durability

...22nd May 2007 Not Kensington's finest! Pros: The trackball runs smooth if operating normally. The looks and feel are good (except the scroll ring). Cons: First off, I never abused both (one of which was a replacement) of my Kensington mouses . The scroll ring sucks, they need a better bearing than plastic on plastic. After about 1 or 2 months one of the small red trackball supports (keep ball off of cup and rotating freely) fell off, made the ball rough and obnoxious. I got the unit replaced (Kensington was more than hospitable ++) However the unit I got had a finicky USB controller, and it would disconnect from my computer at random, and very frequently. So I used my old trackball and just replaced the cup (w/ the red supports (3)) and all was well. Now my scroll ring is acting finicky. It wont detect movement, or it will and... Read review

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Advantages: Helps stave off R.S.I.
Disadvantages: Larger than a normal mouse

...I started to use a trackball, as a precaution against developing R.S.I. I had read that using a mouse is a contributory factor for R.S.I. Movement In order to move the pointer, you place a finger on the ball and then move the ball around. The ball is a pretty shade of blue and the rest of the trackball is silver. It is easy to keep clean and has been working perfectly for some months. U.S.B. The mouse has a U.S.B. connection, so make sure you have enough U.S.B. ports. Just plug it in and the software will start to load. Getting used to it At first, the trackball was tricky, but now I have got used to it and think that it does help. Also, it stops other family members from wanting to use my computer!!! Why use a trackball Trackballs can help if you have arthritic hands or do not have much space for a mouse mat. A good... Read review

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Advantages: Lovely blue glow
Disadvantages: died off eventually

...I bought this mouse prior to the one that I own at the minute. This was bought from PC World for £19.99. This was and I think still is quite a bargain where trackball mice are concerned. The mouse itself takes a little bit of getting uesd to if you are not accustomed to using a trackball mouse. It also has USB connection that can be converted to p/s2 with the little converter that is included. The mouse itself it quite comfortable. It also glows a nice shade of blue that goes right through the actual plastic ball when touched. All-in-all a great little mouse when it works and with that comment that is the drawback. Although a great little mouse when workin, when not working it is highly frustrating. The first thing to go is the very pretty blue light, then the ball will stop responding even after cleaning the little wheels... Read review

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