Pros & Cons
Pros
The ability to eject the ball for cleaning is very welcome too. Like recline for watching movies, it's kinda hard to grip, but this only a slight issue. I let the cat use its paw to move the trackball. It takes a little getting used to but persevere.
It's a great ergonomic mouse that helps to reduce wrist strain and fatigue. It helps reduce repetitive movements if you do a lot of spreadsheets or computer work.
Cons
Disappointing as ergonomically they are very comfortable to use. It's a bit quieter than the wired trackballs but the scroll ring feels like it's begging to fall off.
The pointer is unresponsive over 50% of the time and takes ages to respond. Tried various resets found online, but nil fix. I also have the problem where batteries rub out quickly.
Highlights
Quality
Very cool design with battery included and very smooth to use and move.
Far easier than cleaning the accumulated detritus from the bottom of a mouse and far easier to use.
So easy if it starts to go wonky, lob out the ball, ensure its rollers are clean, give a blow to the sensor and you're away again.
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Price
These are not cheap, but my enthusiasm means i've bought a 2nd one for my 2nd machine.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You dont know youve lived until youve used one of these trackballs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It takes a little getting used to but persevere and its the dogs youknowwhats
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ones on a dongle and the others on bluetooth
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Until you try the easy one hand action with no wrist or arm movement needed you wont have lived
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These are not cheap but my enthusiasm means ive bought a 2nd one for my 2nd machine
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So easy if it starts to go wonky lob out the ball ensure its rollers are clean give a blow to the sensor and youre away again
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive tried em all and this is the only brand that works on and on and on
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Scroll wheel a little hard but nothing to write home about