Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2)
An ambidextrous mouse that saves wear and tear on your mouse-moving hand and wrist! System requirements - for PC, Win95/98/NT or 2000, bearing in mind that Win98 or later is required for plug-and-play USB For Macintosh, OS 8.5 or later, a USB port, and a CD-ROM drive are all required Manufacturer's Warranty - 5 years Parts and Labor Note - Mac OS X drivers now available by download from Logitech
Logitech's Optical Marble mouse gives you the familiarity of a mouse with the convenience of trackball navigation. Designed for comfort in either hand, this space-saving, four-button trackball boasts Logitech's innovative optical tracking system to deliver superior precision and smooth motion with virtually no maintenance or cleaning required. You get two ways to scroll: click two small buttons for page up and page down, or click one of two large buttons and use the ball for auto scrolling. The trackball gives you precise fingertip control, and the included WebWheel software enhances your Internet browsing. Two AA batteries (supplied) keep the Marble mouse racing for about three months.
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Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2) Reviews
Compared to a traditional mouse, the Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse has many great things to offer and it is a mouse I am happy I took the time to try. You don't need to make room to drag it, so it can be placed in tight quarters. It took some time to break this habit. Its unique shape makes it much more comfortable and a no- sliding- necessary design eliminates the need to drag your mouse across a flat surface to move the computer pointer on your screen. My movements of the trackball were far too extreme. This makes life a little easier because I no longer need to move my mouse to the top of my screen and click the forward and backward arrows in the upper left corner.
The large tabs on each side of the mouse are used for the usual right and left click functions and then there are two smaller tabs right above each of the larger tabs that are used for various functions. It is a very sensitive device that almost seems too loose at first because it moves so freely and with such little effort. The Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse is a marked improvement compared to the standard mouse, but I admit that it does take some getting used to.
The Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse offers four buttons to use for clicking. There is less strain on the fingers and wrist, making for a more comfortable experience. This is great for those who work in offices with limited desk space. To move the pointer, all you do is move the large, red marble trackball.
I just click my small left tab to go back and my small right tab to go forward. Because this mouse is stationary and doesn't need to be dragged across a desk or other surface, it can fit into many small spaces. Having used a traditional mouse for most of my computer- using years, I had grown accustomed to sliding my mouse across the desk surface. Thus, when I started to use the Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse, I kept sliding it around on my desk also, even though I knew this mouse didn't need to be dragged. It also took time to get used to the sensitivity of the trackball.
Since I don't necessarily need to scroll, my small tabs have been programmed as browser back and forward buttons. It does take time to get used to, but it is worth it in the long run and even those who initially resist the change will be happy, in due time, that they made the switch to Logitech. These two small tabs can be programmed to perform several things, and many will likely program them to scroll since this Logitech mouse doesn't have a scroll wheel. The pointer would soar across my computer screen, even though I would swear I wasn't moving the trackball very much.
Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse is one of the better computer accessories I have used and it offers a noticeable improvement compared to traditional computer mice. Besides the added comfort, another advantage of the Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse is that it requires less space than a traditional mouse. But the tabs can be programmed for other things, too. The slightest movement sends your pointer flying and when I first started to use this mouse, I would continually underestimate the precision of the Logitech Trackball Marble Mouse.
It is superior to the traditional model in most areas, reducing pain and strain and offering greater accuracy and an easy grip.
Hence one star, BUT:. It cannot be programmed to simulate the Apple mouse's scrolling feature. This product is NOT compatible with Mac computers, Logitech's claim to the contrary. Using it with a Windows-based PC it deserves 5 stars. Logitech Optical Marble Mouse (USB/PS2). I have been using the older ball plus two-button mouse for 5 years and was very disappointed that I cannot use the newer four-button one with my new iMac OS 10.5. A new driver called LCC 2.6 does not repair that defect, nor will Logitech reply to comments or complaints in this regard.
Still searching a solution to avoid resetting the mouse speed upon restart). I have a touch pad, so every time it freeze, I move on the touch pad to check whether it is freezed because of the mouse or because of the system, and the touch pad works, so it is clearly the problem of the mouse. Once it is completely freezed, I need to unplug and plug the mouse again to reactivate it. I look into internet and find out this is a common issue for the logitech mouse software. If you know the solution, help. (I have another mouse working perfectly with any of my USB plug, so it is clearly not the problem with the USB plug. Since I am having problem 1, I installed the software in hope of it magically solve the problem.
I have change with a couple USB plug and it all have the same problem. So surprised that I didn't see a report here (possible nobody think the mouse is too slow like me). the software will automatically reset the pointer speed every time I restart my computer, so EVERY TIME, I have to go through my mouse setting in the control panel to set it to the level I like. I want to return this crap (but I throw away my recept, this shows how much I trust amazon product). Anyway, I have delect some registary information but still it didn't work. Normally I won't be disappointed by my purchase from amazon, it is either cheap with median quality or a little expensive with excellent quality. Sometime for 1-3 seconds, sometimes it just quit. ) I have clean the ball a couple times a day since it starts freezing, and it is very very clean so it is not a problem of the dust.
2) I like my pointer move fast, so I set it to be very fast in the mouse setting in windows. 1) It freezes.
Of cause it had make it even worst. I didn't install the software when I started using the mouse (since it work immediately after I first plug it in so I didn't botherred). But this is neither.
I eventually need to uninstall the software. It works well for a couple days and then it started to have problem:. (A later try shows even uninstall the software will not solve this issue.
I don't know whether there is other way to prevent this, but if there is, it is not very obvious how to do it.
I am seriously considering buying another to use at work. Bought this little gem over a year ago on a whim. This is by far the easiest to use and maintain.
Even though my employer supplies a mouse, I prefer this one even if it requires a little extra cost out of pocket. As a software engineer I work a lot with the mouse at work and at home. Very impressed.
It is much easier to use than the traditional mouse and one of the best investments I have made for my home computer. It has stood the test of time in home use with myself and 4 teenage kids using it almost constantly. It is durable and very easy to clean.
I hope they make a bluetooth version. This is the best built ambidextrous trackball on the market, I had horrible pain from mousing too much, and this has enabled me to frequently alternate between sides and do my work without pain for years.
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