Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2) by Logitech
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Digital camera reviews of Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2)
Digital camera Review: I love it, but still....$999.00 seems a little steep :)
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used a Logitech optical trackball like this for a long time and love it, but still $999 seems a bit steep a price, as it is listed by Amazon here on this page, sold by Eforcity: :)
Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2)
$999.00
You probably can get it for a bit less! :)
Digital camera Review: Great for mouse stress/pain relief or possibly for prevention of mousing stress issues
Summary: 5 Stars
I have wrist and elbows issues with use of this mouse my pain is nearly gone. Without it I could not keep doing my work. Worth trying if you have similar problems.Digital camera Review: 15 years, and counting
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, I have really been using this mouse for 15 years. There are several in my house, and in businesses I support...but I have personally been using this thing for 15 years, and my original Marble Mouse is still going strong.
It is my belief that this is truly the epitome of mouse design. The comfortably sized (but not gigantic) ball practically floats on air, and causes no stress in the hand or wrist, and the primary buttons are perfectly placed.
Unlike many who insist on using their thumb and ring finger to work the buttons, and complain about the uncomfortable right button, I take a different approach. Instead, I recommend that the middle 3 fingers be used to control the ball...the thumb and pinky finger handle the buttons. For me, this makes a much more comfortable arrangement, and prevents your hand from fully resting *on* the ball.
Ergonomics: The raised hump in the middle of the mouse holds your hand in a comfortable position, and actually relaxes your muscles/tendons. The ball is big, but not absurdly so, and is quite comfortable to use, and easy to control, especially when using 3 fingers.
Scroll Wheel: Yep, there is no scroll wheel. Logitech has included 2 extra buttons which can be programmed for scrolling, PgUp/PgDn, and a variety of other functions...but they are a poor substitute for a true scroll wheel. It is the single negative in this design.
Having said that, I do not find a scroll wheel useful for my purposes. A flick of my wrist takes me to the scroll bars on the side of every window, and the optical sensor allows me tremendous precision. If, for some reason (gaming) you require a scroll wheel, you might consider a different mouse. It pains me to say this...but it is an unfortunate omission in an almost perfect design.
Appearance: The gray/silver finish is attractive, but really doesn't match any computer on the market. Pure black, or putty beige would have been a better choice in my opinion, since that would match the towers. Having said that, it's a very attractive mouse, and frankly, looks like something that beamed down from the Enterprise.
Compatibility: It comes with a USB plug, and an adapter to use with PS/2. This means it will work with almost anything on the market, running Windows, Mac, or LINUX. And, all of those systems support it natively...no drivers needed for basic functionality. You'll have to install the Logitech software (find an old copy of MouseWare) to reprogram the buttons, and unlock the extended functionality.
Longevity: I still have my 15 year old original beige marble mouse, as well as several of the newer varieties. All still work...perfectly. Longevity should not be a problem, so long as you don't unduly abuse them.
Overall satisfaction: I've been using these for 15 years. That says it all, doesn't it? I've used other mouse designs from Logitech and other companies, at home and at customers' homes and offices...I have never found another design, even from Logitech, that would tempt me away from this mouse.
The only other one they ever sold that was comparable in comfort was the Marble FX...long discontinued, and judging from the prices on eBay, highly sought. Perhaps it's time for a reissue!
Digital camera Review: Rollerball
Summary: 3 Stars
I loved my rollerball and when it broke I tried to find another just like it but couldn't. So I bought this one as it was the closest. But it's not as good. The ball is sma;;er so you have to roll a lot more to get from one thing to another. Also it's a lot more sensitive and so it clicke when you don't want it to. Wish they still made my old one. I really loved that one!Digital camera Review: Very precise and works great with Mac OS X
Summary: 5 Stars
I was having wrist problems so I was looking for a mouse which I could:
a. Use with either hand because I share my computer with other people,
b. Is a trackball so I didn't have to move my arm and wrist, and
c. Works out-of-the-box with Mac OS X because I should not have to install software to use a mouse.
This mouse is perfect. Other trackballs have a slight problem with small, precise movements but this trackball has the dots on the ball so the laser can see the smallest of movements.
It also works right out-of-the-box with my Mac -- even the special purpose buttons to simulate the middle-click and the "show all windows".
Very content with my purchase.