Logitech Trackman Wheel Optical (Silver)
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Customer Review: Who needs a mousepad?
Summary: 5 Stars
Sadly, as I type this, I am researching pricing to replace my beloved Trackman Wheel as his wheel does not scroll anymore. I am pretty sure I am at the 5 year mark on it, but who has a receipt anymore. But, I have to say, this trackman has held up well!
I got turned on to trackballs almost 8 years ago. I must say, it was difficult to get used to the thumb movement, but once I did, boy could I move! The optical trackman outshines its non-optical predecessor that would often get dust accumulates and need constant cleaning. This one will get a bit of dust accumulation near the points that hold the marble in, but rarely needs cleaning.
I find it to be quite precise. I do graphics without issue. I love not having to move some darn mouse around the desk. I will admit, my new Logitech Mx Laser combo mouse is sweet, and a close runner to this trackman, but, still you gotta move the mouse. BLAH!
So, like 5 years ago, my old trackball died. It was the early model, whitish and much larger. Get this, my director would not put out the 40$ for a trackball for me. I find that my hand gets very tired from using a mouse, and then, there is the whole MOVING ON THE DESK thing. So I was forced to purchase my own. Well, I was pleasantly surprised with this newer version. (Surely not new now, but still.) It fit my hand much better, and was far more precise.
I don't know how much more you can go into detail on a trackman. I have done all with it, from graphics to gaming, and it never missed a beat. The software is standard stuff and enough to get the job done. But, sadly, my wheel has stopped scrolling. It still moves but no scrolling it takes. So, I am on the fence about buying a new trackman, or getting a cordless Mx Laser. My hand votes for the trackman. :-)
Customer Review: You'll Have a Ball With This Mouse!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yeah it looks funny, but its what you call "ergonomic"- which has to do with making the workplace fit the worker. Perhaps the oddest looking thing is the little ball on the side. So what's that about? Well, its the whole reason you'd want to buy this device.
If you're satisfied with your regular mouse, it works well, and you have no hand, wrist, or elbow pain, don't be in a hurry to run out and get this mouse. However if you do have pain in any of those areas, I'd highly consider getting one of these little babies. Why? Well, because this is a "trackball" mouse, which means that you'll be moving that little arrow on your computer screen around- NOT by moving your hand and arm- but by simply rolling the ball with your thumb! So, as you can probably guess, little or no wrist and arm motion equals less stress on these areas--> and less pain!
Simply put, this device cuts down on how much you need to move your hand and arm around which can help you prevent or eliminate such nasty problems as tennis elbow or carpal tunnel. Yeah!
A few other good reasons to consider getting this mouse...
-you'll probably be able to work at a computer much longer and in more comfort because you won't be using your muscles as much
-you might find that its a bit quicker scrolling around web pages
Now it does have a cord, but that's about its only drawback (but it does work on glass).
So when all is said and done, if you're looking for more efficiency and less pain- get it. Also recommend Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow if you suffer from tennis elbow.
Customer Review: Dependable and Durable workhorse
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm an engineer with a medium size company in Texas that designs and manufactures pneumatic conveying components such as diverter valves, slide gates, and rotary feeders. 75% of the time I am on my computer doing 2D and 3D cad work with AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor. I also use Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk's Maya quite a bit. I switched from a mouse to a trackball about 6 years ago for the ergonomics and increased precision.
I have owned (3) of these guys - the original at work, the one I bought for my home PC because I liked the one at work so much, and the new one for work that I bought recently. The only reason I replaced my old one is because, after 6 years of heavy use, the rubber pieces that kept it from sliding on my desk had disappeared.
...And, when I say heavy use, I mean heavy use. I can't count how many times I have knocked it off my desk, or slammed a fist down on it in frustration (if you do CAD, you understand). It keeps on going, despite my abuse. I also put greasy, dirty hands on it sometimes, when I am in a rush. It works through the grime accurately and cleans up easy when you have time.
As with anything Logitech, you can expect good support, great functionality, and a long life for your product.
Also, for anyone doing similar work, I would recommend a spaceball from 3Dconnexion. One of these guys in conjunction with your Logitech trackball will streamline your work. Increased efficiency... Less fatigue... You will wonder how you did anything without them!
3D connexion SpaceExplorer 3D Navigation Device with USB Interface ( 3DX-700026 )
Customer Review: Mouse (and wrist pain) killer
Summary: 5 Stars
This is by far the most comfortable and precise pointing device I've ever tried. My wrist pain has completely disappeared since I've started using the trackball. It took me about a day to get used to it, and two or three days to get really precise with it, but now going back to a regular mouse feels like trying to draw a picture with a sharpened fence post. My hand stays put on the thing, and just the small movements of my thumb drive the mouse pointer. There's no need for a mouse pad, since the trackball is stationary on the desk, along with the hand, which rests on the comfortably-shaped body of the unit, with the fingers doing the clicking just like on a regular mouse.
I don't like corded mouse designs because of the slight drag imparted by the cord as you move the device, but the cord isn't a drawback at all with the Trackman, since it doesn't move around.
I didn't know how much a regular mouse sucks from an ergonomic standpoint until I finally tried a decent trackball. I have no more pain or discomfort in my wrists and fingers. At first, the trackball fells odd, but once you get used to it, it's much faster and more precise than the mouse. The increase in comfort and efficiency is well worth the effort of getting your hand used to the new device. I've tossed my mice into the Bin O' Spare Computer Parts in the attic, and it's trackballs for me from now on. I want to buy a whole box of these things, so I have a lifetime supply in case Logitech stops their production.
The Logitech Trackman Wheel would be worth every penny at twice the price. At under $30, it's a bargain for what is (IMHO) the best pointing device currently available.
Customer Review: carpal-tunnel-friendly, immune to desk clutter, awkward for left-handers
Summary: 5 Stars
Logictech Trackman Wheels steer all computers on which I spend time. This model, the Logictech Trackman Wheel Optical, steers four of them. The Cordless Trackman Wheel, whose wireless connection is powered by one AA battery, steers the fifth.
Because this unit doesn't need to move around, it uses a much smaller footprint on your desk. No need for a mouse pad. For that matter, it can be perched on top of desk clutter.
The tiny black dots that freckle its red thumb ball enable one to steer the cursor with unerring accuracy, ease, and responsiveness. The underside of the thumb ball rides on three little metal balls, each like the end of an over-sized ball-point pen. Every 2-3 months, depending on the dustiness of the environment, enough lint accumulates around these three little balls to noticeably brake the thumb ball. Whenever this happens, it takes me 30 seconds to pop the thumb ball out, flick off the offending lint, and reinsert the thumb ball. If I'm being super neat, I'll do it with tissue paper, also wiping the thumb ball.
Mouse users who are new to the thumb ball will soon discover that their old habits need adjustment. That adjustment comes in a few hours, but momentary visitors are likely to struggle. Trackball users are familiar with the basic idea; but they, too, must learn to rest their palm over the device, as though it were a mouse, then employ the thumb of their right hand to guide it. So far as I know, Logitech does not produce a left-handed version of this device. That's too bad. It's obviously awkward for left-handed users, even after years of practice.