Advantages: Works through walls Disadvantages: Some people really don't like trackballs .. uses batteries
This really does have to be the best of Logitechs cordless series.
For those of you that are unaware of what a trackball is, imagine an upsidedown mouse. So instead of moving the mouse around the table you just move the ball.
This has 2 advantages.
1) Reduced risk of RSI as body movement to control the device is far less.
2) Less desk space required, as the body of the device does not move.
The device is in 2 parts, the reciever, which plugs ... ...the actual trackball itself, which is powered by 2 AA batteries.
The shape of the trackball is similar to that of ergonomic mice, i.e. countoured to fit the inside of your palm. Under your thumb you will find 3 buttons, the larger of whichequates to the left mouse button, and the other two perform the back and forward functions on Internet Explorer. Your middle three fingers will generally be used to control the ball which is about the size of a ...
AdamCristos 19.09.2003 (27.01.2004)
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Advantages: Great for RSI prevention at the wrist, very easy to use and lots of features Disadvantages: Can be difficult to get the hang of initially (be patient!), uses batteries
I have used this mouse pretty much since they came out - having been a physiotherapist myself I am all too aware of the risk of RSI, and I use computers an awful lot (I now work in IT, so 9 hours a day at work and at least 3-6+ hours at home) and have this mouse both at work and at home.
The mouse itself does not move, it sits on your desk (therefore no need for wearing a hole in the desk or using a mousemat) and "talks" to your computer via a rounded ... ...in line of sight, I have mine sitting behind my keyboard and on top of my montior at work and home respectively and never have any problems with signal strength.
Be aware that it will take you a week or so to get used to using this mouse, particularly if you've never used a trackball before. Major advantage is other people won't be as likely to use your machine unless they too like/use trackballs!!!!!
I certainly would never go back to using a ...
waterbaby999 18.12.2007 (03.03.2008)
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