Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman (USB/PS/2) by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman (USB/PS/2)
Digital camera Review: A bit overpriced
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the only cordless trackball I could find, compared to the cordless mouse it is overpriced as are all trackballs. It works well, may be a little touchy at times and is slower when the computer is downloading something.Digital camera Review: A brilliant, rugged device...
Summary: 5 Stars
After years of mousing, I suffer from chronic tendonitis in my right index and middle fingers. After finishing physical therapy, my doctor put me on a high-end trackball from ITAC. Ergonomically, it was very good for me, but was very expensive ($100+), difficult to program, and wore out every 5 or 6 months. After going through my third one, I decided to give a "mainstream", off-the-shelf trackball a shot with little expectation it'd be a good fit for my sensitive hand. After using this product for over a year, it actually turned out to be easier on my hand than the doctor-recommended trackball, and has zero signs of wear at all.
It took me a couple days to get used to, but ever since then I've loved this device and have no complaints whatsoever. It's relatively easy on the wallet, easy on the hand, easy on battery consumption (I've gone through only 1 set of AA's in over a year; however, ignore the warning when the device tells you that battery levels are low, I kept using it for 4 months after it told me my batteries were nearly dead), no wireless connectivity issues. I sincerely hope Logitech never discontinues this model! Of course, this assumes I'll ever need another one, as I'm not convinced my unit will ever wear out =D
Digital camera Review: A handful
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this wireless trackball because I wanted to upgrade it from the older model. I figured I loved the older model, this newer version would be heaven for me. Well I love all the features of the new trackball..wireless, scroll, lock functions.., but the shape of the whole mouse is a bit to high and oval. My wife absolutely hate this mouse because of her small hands. If you have larger hands this model would be perfect. The previous model was shaped lower and closer together for scrolling. It's been 2 months and I'm getting use to the upgrade. Logitech might consider looking into a smaller design.Digital camera Review: A mouse that works
Summary: 5 Stars
I have taken the Logitec cordless optical tracball mouse and attached to the extended arm of my office chair at work. Not only has the mouse worked flawlessly, but now it follows me in any place or position my chair is in as I do different tasks at my desk. This has worked so well that I now have one for home too.Digital camera Review: A nice change of pace...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been sold on Logitech products for a long time after I tried their products (I got tired of Microsoft's poor performance after 2 of their optical mice died in a span of days) and was impressed with their performance and value. I've been using mice from when they first started shipping with computers. But after shopping for a new one and seeing every button configuration under the sun, I decided to "walk on the wild side" and check out alternative controlers. After looking over what Logitech had to offer, this one definitely caught my attention. After trying out it's feel on a office display, I took the plunge and purchased it. It does take a bit of getting used to but after a day or so, it's feels natural and performs like a dream. The button placement is logical and comfortable while the trackball is ultra precise. I'd have liked the scroll wheel and the forward/back and lock buttons to have been a bit bigger but that's just a minor quibble. The controller works just fine no matter where I placed receiver and I've had no trouble with drop outs. It simply does what it's supposed to.
As to what one reviewer mentioned about Norton causing problems with the mouseware, I've had no such problem. I run both Norton Anti-virus and Personal Firewall and neither seem to hamper controler performance.
In my humble opinion, this is one of the best Logitech has to offer. It's comfortable and you can almost forget you're using it. It's just that intuitive and transparent once you get used to it. Not a great alternative to a mouse, but a great controller, period.