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Design For Left-Handed Use
Customers have generally positive opinions about the design of the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse for left-handed use. Many users appreciate its ambidextrous feature that allows them to switch hands and reduce strain on their wrists, especially those who suffer from RSI or carpal tunnel syndrome. However, some customers have noted issues with the longevity of the mouse, such as buttons dying after a year and the left button malfunctioning. Despite these concerns, most users continue to purchase the product due to its ergonomic design and overall effectiveness in reducing wrist pain.
Customizability
Customers generally have positive opinions about the customizability of the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse, praising its adjustable sensitivity, speed, and acceleration, as well as programmable buttons. However, some users have encountered issues with the software recognition on certain operating systems, which negatively affected their experience.
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Ball Size And Weight
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the ball size and weight of the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse (K72327U). While some appreciate its large ball size and weight, others find it too heavy for prolonged use. The accuracy and responsiveness of the trackball are generally praised, but the cable length is a common complaint.
Scroll Function
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the scroll function of the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse (K72327U). While some appreciate the convenience and smoothness of scrolling by rotating the ball, others find it slower than traditional scroll wheels and miss the ability to configure scroll settings. Some users also reported issues with the sensitivity of the scroll function and the occasional malfunction.
Button Responsiveness
Customers have mixed opinions on the button responsiveness of the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball Mouse. While some users find the buttons easy and fast to use, others mention a learning curve and adjustment period. However, most agree that the mouse is comfortable and has a smooth operation, contributing to its overall positive feedback.
Highlights
Quality
All of the expected functions are present and adjustable sensitivity, speed, acceleration.
This product has a thoughtful design that naturally support the human hand and is by far the best trackball i have ever purchased.
Adding the software permissions under accessibility and firewall (allow incoming connections) and privacy failed to result in r... Read More
Responsive, and rollerball twist an optional control due to the size.
Price
The mouse is a great deal of help.
And a $100 trackball should stand up to more than one or two years of near-normal use.
Oh, and these great input devices cost less than they did 20 years ago.
I would have liked someone to have explained to me what i am going to explain before buying it, since it is a high-priced mouse.
Shipping
Thankfully i found it here on amazon years later, and i still love it.
It took me less than 2 days to get fully acclimated to the slimblade, but now i can confidently say it's been an absolute pleasure to have.
Competitiveness
Had been using logitech marble ball mice since their creation, this is much better.
They seem very similar to the expert mouse as far as pressure needed.
And the flat profile compared to the expert finally found me a mouse which alleviated my pain.
Unlike most, i actually liked the expert's scroll ring - more than a mouse's scroll wheel - but i like the scroll ball even mor... Read More
Overview
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- This product had a total of 4,611 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 20 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The scroll ring on my kensington expert mouse started to deteriorate after about 8 years not a bad run
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i looked at this trackball 8 years ago i missed that you spin the ball to scroll
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I regret not getting this one sooner
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The scroll ring was never as smooth as it should have been and then the rubber started flaking off 8 years later
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Spinning the ball to scroll didnt take much time to get used to
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Despite what other reviewers say using the scroll function on this model is not great
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Too frequently the movement is translated to moving the pointer rather than to the screen
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Still ive tried many many ambidextrous trackballs through the years i use it lefthanded and since the turboball is no longer made the slimblade is the currentlyavailable model that works best for my preferences
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