Mice, Trackballs & Pointing Devices > Trackball Mice, Trackballs & Pointing Devices > Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later

Advantages: Easy to use, faster, more comfortable, much better for gameplay.
Disadvantages: Lack of extra function buttons that you might expect from a more expensive mouse.

I bought one of these about a year ago, it was a little hard to get used to at first as I had been used to a normal mouse, but once I got the hang of it I found it much easier to use. It's very useful for use with laptops on the move as it is easy to use without much room as the mouse does not move, just the ball. I have since purchased a second so now I have one for my laptop and one for my desktop PC. It's also good for gaming, much easier to spin ...
...mouse that requires you to clunk it around to move any distance. I've also found it to be very good for playing World of Warcraft. Only downside I would point out is the fact there are not many extra buttons, you get 2 bound to page up/page down or forward/back on a browser, and nothing else bar the standard right and left click. Could cause problems if you are used to using many buttons on a mouse, such as when gaming, but I would much rather have ... Read review

Advantages: Bi - handed allowed, sleek (and modern), saves space, V.easy to use and it goes on.
Disadvantages: Dust may cause problems - but its not as bad as the dust affects on a typical mouse.

Kensington Orbit Elite Kensington - http://www.kensington.com. I’m not to sure if Kensington is a well known brand. All I know is that they are a computing business whom produces various computing products such as mice and wireless products. So far I’ve heard many positive feed backs from consumers who have bought Kensington products. I’m not to sure but I believe Kensington are slowly building up there companies image to represent their high quality ...
...many models (families) of the Kensington Orbit. I have decided to review the ‘KENSINGTON ORBIT ELITE TRACKBALL model: 64292’ After putting up with the average mouse I decided to buy an alternate product that did the same features as a mouse. Why? The reason I changed my typical average mouse is because dust kept forming within the mouse (where the ball is place) this dust basically didn’t let the ball make contact with the cylinder rods that are ... Read review

Advantages: Size, build, shape, number of controls, battery life
Disadvantages: Signal strength as a media centre mouse

...have been in favour of Logitech over Microsoft mice for a while now, it's like holding a water baloon, it's the exact shape you'd want a mouse to be (assuming your right handed!) Range seems to be an issue if your planning on using it for a media centre PC at any distance. Sometimes I have trouble at about 1 meter if line of sight is blocked. I paid about £25 from Ebuyer which is good, prices on this item seem to vary dramatically so be careful not ... Read review

Advantages: Rapid Responce When Needed
Disadvantages: Can only be found in afew electrical stores

Trust Gamer Mouse Optical GM-4200 This computer gaming mouse is the best gaming mouse out their! .. The responce you get from it is just outstanding. It perfors like a dream!... For the price you are getting alot of additional features and options. Any gaming freak would no that it is murder trying to play the latest in gaming technology with a ordinary mouse! .. The responce that you get from this product is mind boggling. For the price this is ... Read review

Advantages: Loads of features, programmable
Disadvantages: Takes time to set it up with vista

This mouse is the ultimate for gamers! it looks fantastic and is really comfortable to use for long periods of time due to its ergonomic design. As this mouse is optical you don't have to worry about it sticking so it always moves smoothly. The left and right buttons can be programmed the other way around for left handed people. There are 4 silver buttons, two on either side which can be programmed to do almost anything, minimise/maximise screens, ...
...processes. And the best thing is the 1600 mode button on the top of the mouse which speeds up the rate that the cursor moves around the screen, which is perfect for first person shooters. The wheel works in the same way as other mice allowing you to scroll. It connects by USB aswell so works with most PC's. The downside to this mouse is it takes a long time to set up to work with windows vista the drivers install and it works, but the software to ... Read review