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Logitech TrackMan® Trackball (904353-0403)
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Price Range $25 - $30 Featured Merchants
Product Description Take advantage of the superior precision and maintenance-free operation of optical technology. With a sleek design and intuitive placement of the ball, scroll wheel, and buttons, the TrackMan Wheel is perfect for long hours of use. It fits comfortably in your right hand and delivers smooth, ultra-precise tracking through Logitech's optical Marble technology. And because it records motion optically instead of with mechanical parts, there's no need for regular cleaning.
Don't Break Your Wrist. Punish Your Thumb Instead!
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Written By jacobdrj Date Written Aug 13 2008 Summary The Race Track... My father was starting to stress his wrist out from constant computing. (Hardwood Spades addict) He also had extremely limited space to work with on his desk. He wanted an alternative to the conventional mouse. We went to... Strength
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Bottom Line A good inexpensive right-handed mouse for those who don't want to hurt their wrists. It isn't for hardcore gamers. Excellent Thumbed Trackball
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Written By dkseeles Date Written Jun 09 2004 Summary I bought this Trackerball around 3-4 years ago, when I was starting to get wrist pains from using mice or glidepads all the time. I thought it was a little 'snazzy' for use at work (silver with a red LED), but the rest of the package seemed great, so I... Strength Excellent build quality, excellent support, stylish looks, and works great! Weakness None Bottom Line A top quality product that actually improves your computing experience Better than the best mouse
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Written By gregfokker Date Written Jun 10 2004 Summary I've been using my Trackman wheel for at least three years, and have yet to come up with even a single complaint. Ergonomics The Trackman is designed to accomodate your hand in a resting position, with the edge of your thumb manipulating the... Strength Comfort and ease of use, no fatigue even after hours, attractive appearance. Weakness None. Bottom Line Better than a mouse, and a must for users logging long hours in front of a screen I've now bought 3 of them.
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Written By brill Date Written Nov 10 2006 Summary I am a graphic designer. My work demands that I have excellent input hardware that will take a beating and still function properly. A few years ago I was also a gamer on top of my regular graphic design routine. Needless to say, I spend a LOT of time at... Strength Hearty construction takes years worth of beatings and continues to work like new. Weakness None. Its for real. None! Bottom Line Highly recommended from this graphic designer. It boils down to preference but this product is top of the line! Superior Mouse Control
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Written By Cope Date Written Aug 23 2005 Summary I have been using the various iterations of the Logitech Trackman for many years. These trackballs are extremely precise due to their optical tracking system: The balls have small dots on them, and an optical sensor tracks the movement of these dots... Strength Comfortable and easy to use, with very precise control. Weakness Impossible to use with left hand. Bottom Line If you only have one pointing device, this should be it. Precise control, superior comfort, and competitive price make the Logitech Trackman the easy choice. A fantastic pointing device
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Written By deathshell Date Written May 15 2005 Summary You could call me a computer nut. Enter my desktop, and you will see, from a distance, a desk, computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Get a little closer, and, on the monitor, youll see Im running Linux. After that initial (small shock), try typing... Strength -Nice, Responsive Ball Weakness -A bit small Bottom Line An excellent pointing device, beats the pants of a mouse any day. Not an ergonomic solution for me
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Written By azielce Date Written Dec 15 2006 Summary I work at the computer as part of my job. Recently I've been feeling pain in my wrist and palm using my mouse (Logitech MX1000) and have since been looking for an ergonomic solution. Websites and some coworkers have recommeded a trackball as solution,... Strength Build quality, mouse shape, natural hand curl and positioning of the wrist Weakness Thumb-actuated trackball kills the thumb muscles with unnatural motion Bottom Line If you are looking for an ergonomic replacement for the mouse, look further. The thumb actuated trackball will likely cause more problems in the future. A Definite Good Buy
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Written By nwambe Date Written Feb 11 2006 Summary I have had my Trackman Marble since December, and I must say that it is remarkably easy to use, and a wonderfully precise instrument. I have a laptop, and the touchpad, while good, gets annoying at times, to the point where I'm frustrated with it. I... Strength Ergonomic, CHEAP, surprisingly well-built, precise operation. Weakness Annoyingly sensitive right mouse button Bottom Line Definitely buy it, but keep the receipt handy just in case. The right-click mouse problem I've described may be what makes you want to return it, but take heart. Vast Improvement, and Clean Attractive Design
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Written By gjax Date Written May 21 2007 Summary When my father purchased our first Internet capable computer in 1999 he insisted on getting an ergonomic trackball instead of a mouse because of his carpel tunnel issues. It took me a while to get used to the trackball, but once I was familiar with it I... Strength Excellent design improvements, easy to clean, responsive buttons. Weakness Takes getting used to, only comes in gray. Bottom Line If you like trackballs it's one of the best. Go to a store where you can put your hands on one to see if the design works for you. Trackman Wheel
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Written By cstefaniak Date Written May 20 2006 Summary This is a great mouse for anyone who likes trackballs, it is more comfortable to use that previous versions, and is easy to get used to. It has more than enough functions and it very ergonomic. A little trick to clean it, just grip the ball and pull, and... Strength Comfort, ergonomics, looks cool. Weakness None |
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