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Trackballs
2010-01-10, 11:08 PM #1
Does anyone still use them?
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2010-01-10, 11:19 PM #2
Friend of mine has one for use with her laptops (yes, plural) and after using one from time to time I have to say it is much preferable to a touch pad
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2010-01-10, 11:21 PM #3
I had a thumb style trackball years ago and I liked it quite a lot. Worked pretty well in RTS games. The finger style ones look clumsy though.
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2010-01-10, 11:28 PM #4
Oh, I guess you would call the one I use... palm style? It almost looks like an upside down mouse.
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2010-01-10, 11:39 PM #5
This is what I mean by thumb style:
[http://www.logitech.com/repository/2798/png/19355.1.0.png]

And finger style:
[http://www.logitech.com/repository/1771/png/14710.1.0.png]
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2010-01-10, 11:45 PM #6
Oh, hers looks kinda like....

[http://www.tech-temple.com/wp-content/uploads/trackball_mouse.jpg]

only sleeker and stuff >_>
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2010-01-10, 11:47 PM #7
Yeah, those. I've never tried them for an extended period of time, but I never liked the idea. The thumb is the most dexterous finger, so it makes sense to let it control movement.
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2010-01-11, 1:01 AM #8
Hmm, that's a good point, if I ever find myself owning a laptop that's actually portable (long story) then I'll have to give them a look-in
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2010-01-11, 1:04 AM #9
I know of two people who swear by them.

They must be losing out to keyboard shortcuts though.
2010-01-11, 5:00 AM #10
I love my trackball. I can't ever see myself using a mouse in the future unless it's forced on me (such as our Uni library). The one below is what I use, with my index and middle finger controlling the ball. The idea of using my thumb for that is a little weird to me, but I guess I've just grown so used to this style since I've used the same trackball for years.
Attachment: 23354/LogitechTrackball.jpg (17,232 bytes)
2010-01-11, 5:04 AM #11
Originally posted by Emon:
This is what I mean by thumb style:
[http://www.logitech.com/repository/2798/png/19355.1.0.png]

I own 5 of these. I use them everywhere.
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2010-01-11, 5:58 AM #12
I've only really used Trackballs once or twice and I really didn't like them, but it's probably just a matter of what I'm used to.
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2010-01-11, 7:36 AM #13
I think I game better with a mouse, but I do have a Logitech Marble Mouse (trackball) which I use at my 'tech station'.
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2010-01-11, 10:52 AM #14
I use dials.

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2010-01-11, 11:06 AM #15
Originally posted by Emon:
I had a thumb style trackball years ago and I liked it quite a lot. Worked pretty well in RTS games. The finger style ones look clumsy though.


Definitley this. I love thumbstyle trackballs with RTS games. My friend who plays Supreme Commander/C&C/Company of Heroes absolutely swears by them. It was also nice to be able to stick it on the arm of his nice chair and relax while playin'
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2010-01-11, 11:22 AM #16
Never used one before. Never even seen one in person.
2010-01-11, 11:44 AM #17
I really love the nipple mouse on my thinkpad. Does that count?
Can't stand touchpads. I use them only for scrolling.
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2010-01-11, 1:42 PM #18
Originally posted by Impi:
I really love the nipple mouse on my thinkpad. Does that count?
Can't stand touchpads. I use them only for scrolling.


My laptop is nippleless
2010-01-11, 6:24 PM #19
I've only had small experience with the nipple mouse, found it pretty annoying myself, still better than a touch pad though.

Anyone wonder if there was a specific reason for Pommy starting this thread?
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2010-01-11, 8:35 PM #20
This is what I've used for about five years or so. I love it to death, but no one else can use it.
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