Kensington Expert Mouse Optical USB Trackball for PC or Mac 64325
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Customer Review: Best trackball, ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this trackball. I have been using various flavors of the Expert Mouse and for years have been wishing for Kensington to add a scroll wheel and an optical version. In the last iteration of the Expert Mouse we got the scroll wheel - although it was a bit awkward to use. The scroll "ring" is much better! Actually, they tried the ring concept on another version of trackball but it was lousy. Despite other's gripes about the scroll ring, I think this one is a dream once you get used to it. Also it did take a few days after I bought it to smooth out the operation of the trackball itself. Because it doesn't need the metal bearings (like skateboard bearings) that the trackball used to rides on, it now sits on 3 small ball bearings that, admittedly, does take some breaking in. I have been using mine for over a year now though and it works flawlessly. While the previous mechanical versions of this trackball seem get worse over time, this one has just gotten better. As always, the Mouseworks software drivers that come with the trackball is great. I have no problems getting the precision I need in Photoshop and Illustrator and I am able to fly across both my screens (in a dual-monitor setup) with the flick of a finger. I also love this trackball for playing video games. While others are click-drag-lift-down-drag-lift-down-dragging, I just click-spin-spin-spin. And doing quick 180s to check your backside is as simple as a flick of a digit.Customer Review: Don't spill tea on it
Summary: 5 Stars
Heh, yesterday I spilled some tea on it, and now the scroll ring doesn't work... I was gonna try a Logitech, but the fact is this trackball is wonderful.
I first purchased this because I was getting tired with the mouse. It took me about two weeks to fully get accostumed to it, and now I'm better with the trackball than with the mouse (except when straight pixel precision is needed, but I'm getting there).
So, instead of trying another trackball which I might not love, I'm going to purchase another Kensington. Here are the pros:
1) Very confortable
2) Huge ball, which I use from time to time for some hand relaxation (grabbing and moving it between my fingers, massaging my palms, etc.), hehe
3) Very easy to clean. You just take out the ball and with your fingers you can clean the grime that builds up on the tiny bearings (not hard at all)
4) The scroll ring is extremelly comfortable. I can't imagine using a wheel with a trackball (although I do miss the Logitech's Revolution MX amazing wheel)
5) Four huge buttons, very easy to press. The two top ones aren't so comfortable to use but I don't use them often
Cons:
1) Apart from the small issue with the top two buttons, none. Well, I found out it's not spill-proof :D
Expert trackballers and die-hard mouse users alike, you can't go wrong with this trackball, so give it a try.
Customer Review: excellent ergonomic mouse for people with RSI
Summary: 5 Stars
before i begin, let me explain my qualifications for saying that this mouse is great for people with RSI. i have tendonitis in both forearms, thoracic outlet syndrome in my right shoulder, and radial tunnel syndrome in my right arm (for which i had an unsuccessful surgery). i have been in physical therapy for about 6 years and i have tried everything from cortisone to acupuncture to no avail.
i was a turbo mouse user for several years. i was hesitant to buy the expert mouse because i had read about the steep incline causing fatigue and soreness after long use. i have not had this experience with the expert mouse. USE THE WRIST PAD THAT COMES WITH THE MOUSE! if you use the wrist pad and position your chair at the correct height and have a desk that is at the correct height, the steep incline of the mouse should not be an issue. don't be afraid to use your forearm to control the mouse- it is easy once you get the hang of it. plus, the kensington mouseworks software allows you to use the mouse for virtually all of your repetitive tasks- back/forward in the browser, copy/paste, etc.. i have a submenu that appears when i hit the two bottom buttons at the same time- i have a list of all of my usernames, passwords, address, phone number, etc. and instead of typing them i just paste them in with the kensington software. this mouse has made it so that i can use a computer without being in excruciating pain.
Customer Review: Using Kensington Expert Optical Trackball with Windows Vista
Summary: 5 Stars
This trackball Kensington Expert Mouse Optical USB Trackball for PC or Mac 64325 works incredibly well with Vista. There are no problems at all. With Vista, it works just as good as with Mac OS X. The ONLY thing different is that you do NOT install the Mouseworks Software that comes with the trackball on Microsoft Vista systems. Vista already provides all the functionality and support. Even Kensington's website lists very clearly that: "It is important to know that you should NOT install Mouseworks on any PC running Microsoft Windows Vista. Mouseworks was exclusively developed to run under Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows. With the release of Microsoft Vista there is no further need for the Mouseworks application as all of the key features and functionality formerly provided by Mouseworks is now incorporated right into Vista itself. No additional software is needed. Vista automatically supports all of the programmability and configuration needs for the trackball, including acceleration, application launch, settings for right or left handed users, scroll speed, keyboard shortcuts, etc. Our plan at Kensington is to continue to tap into the rich functionality, configuration, and programmability which Microsoft Vista already incorporates. Please do NOT install Mouseworks on any PC running Windows Vista."Customer Review: From an owner of 3-gen of trackball.. this is the BEST EVER
Summary: 5 Stars
I own the original Kensington Expert Mouse (2-button), the TurboMouse wireless (with the internet quick launch buttons), and now the Expert Mouse 7.0.I have to say.. the original was VERY good. The wireless Turbo was a dud given that the scroller was unusable. This one takes an ingenious design of putting the scroller in a VERY usable place. It really perfects the design. 4-buttons are nice since they are programmable, but the scroller is the key to it all. I can't imagine using a trackball without now (and honestly I had wondered if it was possible to have a scroller given a trackball design.. but Kensington has done it!).
I will admit however, that my original 2-button ExpertMouse is somewhat superior in terms of total control and feel of the ball. I had actually replaced my ball with a billiards 9-ball which adsd more weight, and an even better feeling of control. The newer Expert 7.0 is optical and thus probably better for anti-skipping, but is a bit light in feel. However the scroller makes it worth it.
Overall I have to say this is the ultimate trackball. I also own a Kensington TurboBall and I have to tell you that trackball downright stinks.
The Expert is expensive but definitely worth it. My original Expert has lasted me some 8 years now without a hitch. They are built to last.
Now I just wish I could afford to have 4 of them, for my laptop, desktop, and other work PC.