Adesso Easy Cat 2 Button Glidepoint Touchpad (Black) by Adesso
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Digital camera reviews of Adesso Easy Cat 2 Button Glidepoint Touchpad (Black)
Digital camera Review: Good portable touchpad, but buttons are unusable
Summary: 4 Stars
Not everyone likes touchpads, so if you're one of those people, this probably won't change your mind (unless your experience has been limited to cheaper laptops with horrible implementations of touchpads). That said, if you enjoy using them or don't mind them, then this is solid option. I personally prefer touchpads over mice b/c they require a much smaller surface area and are easier to use in a variety of conditions (mice always need a flat surface). This model in particular allows you to simulate right clicks by tapping on the upper right-hand corner of the touchpad surface. You can also scroll both horizontally and vertically by using the lower horizontal side and the rightmost vertical side of the touchpad. This makes it possible to use the touchpad without ever having to rely upon the hardware buttons.
I own both the EasyCat and BrowserCat models, Browsercat 2BTN USB Silver Cirque Glidepoint Touchpad Win. In short, the touchpad surface action is identical on the two units. The EasyCat's advantage is it's smaller size, thus making it more portable. Aside from that, the BrowserCat wins in all categories, including the fact that the cord exits from the top instead of the side (making it easier to use either left or right-handed), the extra size makes it easier to balance on a variety of surfaces, the buttons are actually usable (if you rely on the h/w buttons which I don't), and the BrowserCat also has a small stand that allows you to prop it up at an angle. Ultimately, I use the BrowserCat at home and I keep the EasyCat packed in my bag for portability (though the BrowserCat is small enough to be used portable as well... just not nearly as small as the EasyCat).
That said, if you're one who enjoys using a Touchpad (I know many do not) and never use the hardware buttons (I do not) and want the smallest, most portable option. This is a winner. Otherwise, I'd strongly recommend you consider the BrowserCat model.
Finally, a tip for those who use these touchpads. Repeated use can result in some lack of responsiveness. I believe these units end up being affected by the natural oils that come off of your finger. This is easily rectified by taking a moist paper towel or napkin and simply cleaning the top of the surface. It's not something I have to do often (maybe once every month or so). I've owned this touchpad for many years and it still operates like new.
Digital camera Review: Great Mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my sister's 4th mouse of this type. Is exactly what she needs since she has limited arm movement. This mouse allows her to fully use her computer without assistance from me.Digital camera Review: Great product
Summary: 5 Stars
this is a great product. It's my second, as I keep one for the office and one for home. This one is smaller than the first one I have, but small and great for travel too.
Purchasing through this company was great and easy. Good experience.
Digital camera Review: Greatinput device
Summary: 5 Stars
It does everything it should. It seems to have a "smart" feature that remembers where the cursor is when you lift your finger quickly, so a change in the position when you lift your finger doesn't produce an improper selection. I believe it would be better if the definition of quickly were relaxed a bit.
Overall, after a brief acclimation, it is my input device of choice.
Digital camera Review: I love this product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I do heavy keyboard work (sometimes 10 hours daily). The new program at work requires a pointing device for some tasks, but I really do not like a mouse--it hurts my hand and I lose keying speed when I take my hands off the keyboard. I can position the EasyCat 2 just below the space bar (similar to where it would be on a notebook computer), which means my hands stay on the keyboard! I find the EasyCat easy to use, also. It is very responsive compared to some touchpads I have used.