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    Trackball for XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Sargentnads, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Sargentnads

    Sargentnads Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use a trackball on my desktop and I want to get a wireless one for my incoming XPS M1530.

    Any suggestions? I can settle for wired.
     
    Sargentnads, Jun 27, 2008
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    Sargentnads Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sargentnads, Jun 27, 2008
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  3. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Logitech has good wireless mouses.
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 28, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Here is a list of track balls from tigerdirect canada. They also have an american site.

    Personally I enjoy the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman
    . I do not own one although I would. For comfort I recommend you go to your local computer store and try out the ones you are interested in and also some you are not just to see which one is most comfortable for your hand size and shape.

    Good luck!
     
    X2P, Jun 28, 2008
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  6. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    I have my track ball for 10 years minimum, and still works well, I just have to clean it once in a while, and is very easy, you just open around the ball, but I don't see that in the new ones.

    [​IMG]
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 28, 2008
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  7. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Slightly off-topic, but what are the advantages of using a trackball over a mouse?
     
    XPS1330, Jun 28, 2008
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  8. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    The track ball can be stationaly while the mouse cannot. Laying in a bed etc a track ball is far easier to use. Also some gamers love to use wired track ball for added speed. Although it is not recommended as it is VERY VERY difficult to game with a track ball ;)
     
    X2P, Jun 28, 2008
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  9. Wirelessman

    Wirelessman Monkeymod

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    Yeah, I hate mouses, you have to be constantly moving it all around, with the trackball you just move the ball with your thumb, no hurdle getting your mouse cord entangle.
     
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  10. Cin'

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    I prefer my touchpad, personally..then my MS Bluetooth Wireless 5000 when at my desk or out-and about ;) :)

    Just my opinion ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 28, 2008
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  11. Sargentnads

    Sargentnads Notebook Enthusiast

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    This is how I feel. And I play a lot of games and my trackball doesn't slow me down a bit. I don't know why other people have problems with playing games with them. Well. I use a trackball like the one Wireless man shows in his picture. I have never tried the ones with the ball in the middle or on the right side of the mouse.

    O! And thanks to everyone who posted something. I helped me out a lot. Now I just have to choose which one I like the most.
     
    Sargentnads, Jun 28, 2008
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  12. Cin'

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    Be sure to let us know what you decided on ;) :)
     
    Cin', Jun 29, 2008
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  13. bigozone

    bigozone JellyRoll touring now

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    gosh,, i remember the old days when notebooks came w/ trackballs
     
    bigozone, Jun 29, 2008
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  14. Sargentnads

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    I'm going with the logitech one because it seems to be the only one of the type I want. I can only get the wireless one online though.
     
    Sargentnads, Jun 30, 2008
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  15. Cin'

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    Good deal for you! ;) :) Glad you decided on the one *you wanted* ;) :cool:
     
    Cin', Jun 30, 2008
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