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    Trackball mouse for laptop

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by WhiteDragon, Nov 15, 2008.

  1. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    Hello, I would like to know anyone experience with trackball mouse. Do you like them, are they easy to navigate with ?
     
    WhiteDragon, Nov 15, 2008
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    I love trackballs. I find them to be more comfortable and intuitive than using a regular mouse. I have an older Logitech track ball that I use with one of my desktops. I would use it with my laptop but they tend to be a bit bulky for stowing when travelling.
     
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    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    totally depend on the user.
    why dont you buy one and try it out? it's about $20 in newegg
     
    haquocdung, Nov 15, 2008
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', Nov 15, 2008
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    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    The reason why I ask is, I have been using regular mouse for years and if I will adjust quickly to a trackball mouse? That is why I ask others :)
     
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    Oh..that's not a problem at all ;) ...I use a BT Wireless Mouse and I also, like it!

    I tried a trackball once and it just didn't work for me. Maybe, it was because I was used to the the type of mouse I was using. I just didn't like the movement of the ball! It didn't feel right! :D

    Perhaps, though with more practice ~ I could've gotten used to it! :)

    Here is a guide that may also help you:
    Mouse Buyers Guide
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4116


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 15, 2008
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  7. anthonylei

    anthonylei Notebook Enthusiast

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    how much are u willing to spend?

    an economical option is the Logitech Marble

    I am currently using Kensington Trackball Expert .... the 'best' trackball u you buy

    P.S. switching to trackball will take a little time a adjust and I still use mouse for gaming
     
    anthonylei, Nov 16, 2008
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  8. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    Well I am willing to spend up to $40, but I think I have found something. I'm going to compare it to the original mouse I planned on buying and see how they compare.
     
    WhiteDragon, Nov 16, 2008
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    That's cool that you may have found one! Which one are you looking at?


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 16, 2008
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  10. anthonylei

    anthonylei Notebook Enthusiast

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    $40 will get u a standard trackball mouse... nothing wrong with that.

    they just come with less functions...

    and personally speak, the most important point to pick a trackbacll mouse is how it fits your hand... suggest you go to some oulet / shops to view first
     
    anthonylei, Nov 16, 2008
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  11. WhiteDragon

    WhiteDragon Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, I'm now leaning away from trackball mouse :) The mouse I was looking at is pretty fancy.
     
    WhiteDragon, Nov 16, 2008
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