Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical (Silver)
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Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical (Silver)

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Product Info

  • Brand: Logitech
  • EAN: 0097855008633
  • Manufacturer: Logitech

Features

  • Bulk/Retail - Retail
  • Connectivity - USB&PS2
  • Color - N/A

Spotlight customer reviews:

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  • Summary: Trackman Wheel
  • Comment: These work great. Have them for each computer, much better than any similar input device.
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  • Summary: It takes a couple days to get use to.
  • Comment: I had no problem with the feel and action of the ball. My wife on the other hand doesn't like it (she is left-handed). I have very large hands and this is perfect for me.
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  • Summary: Great to relieve wrist pain
  • Comment: I use a regular mouse at work and home and they just gradually started causing me more hand pain... bought this mouse for work and another to use at home, after first day I noticed my hand didn't hurt as bad... week later my hand has no pain, and only feels a little achy after many hours of use... but significant improvement, I love this mouse.
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  • Summary: The Better Way
  • Comment: I own 4 of these. I keep one attached to my netbook in the kitchen, one on my docking station at work, one in my laptop bag, and one on my home desktop computer.

    That pretty much says it all.

    I work in software development, and I spend a lot of my personal time on computers as well. This device is really excellent for general computer use. It requires very little desk space, and I have even used it for some games. Sure, for twitchy games you need a mouse or other controller, but the Trackman rocks for just about all else. Ergonomically, it seems to me to be much better at assisting you in keeping a neutral wrist position.

    If you are considering the wireless version, reconsider. It comes with a huge, corded transceiver that is really intended for desktops. If you want the wireless model for a desktop, go for it. However, for laptops, you might as well get the corded model. It is cheaper and no more of a hassle than the humongous corded transceiver.
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  • Summary: Excellent trackball
  • Comment: Excellent quality mouse, big trackball, ergonomic. I prefer the wired model because I don't like having to mess with batteries or iffy wireless connections, but this is a matter of personal preference; there is a wireless version for ~$5 more. Very durable; has lasted through more than a year and a half of use and abuse with no signs of wear beyond a dulled finish; if Logitech's track record is anything to go by, this mouse could well last another decade. Does need to be cleaned, however. The tracking is optical, but the ball rests on small teflon bearings which pick up dirt. How frequently you will need to clean it depends on the environment you keep it in; I clean mine weekly or so. Cleaning is an easy three-second procedure; just pop the ball out, rub the dirt off the bearings with a fingertip, and pop the ball back in.

    For users of traditional mice, this will take some getting used to! I am a huge fan of trackballs, as they give comparable precision and flexibility in a more ergonomic package that requires only a fraction the desk space, but it is a very different way to mouse. Be aware of this before buying.