Lord Killington
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I've noticed that trackball mice seem to be coming back into fashion and I was wondering about the pros and cons of getting one, any help?
Help Me! Trackerball mouse...worth it?
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As per brighthub.com:
"The biggest benefit to using a trackball is the precision it offers. Sure, a good optical mouse is just fine for working in spreadsheets and Photoshop editing, but a trained professional with a trackball can get a lot done thanks to its ease of use and comfort. The trackball stays in one place while being used, so it can help save space on your desktop and also makes for easy access in environments where you might need to wear gloves or when a standard mouse just won’t work because it doesn’t have enough surface area to operate. Trackballs are great to connect to KVM switches in server rooms, for example.
The main downside to a trackball is the learning curve associated with them. They do take some getting used to before you can really make the best work with them. If more than one person uses your PC then you may have to deal with complaints from people who’d rather have a mouse. You could always get one of each. Unfortunately, a trackball is not great for gaming unless you’ve taken the time to condition yourself to playing with one. Most gamers don’t have that kind of patience, though I’ve read that the benefits can be phenomenal."
Rationale:
Do you connect to KVM switches? Are you out of space on your desk? Do you need precision? If none of the above - don't even bother. It's hard to switch.
"The biggest benefit to using a trackball is the precision it offers. Sure, a good optical mouse is just fine for working in spreadsheets and Photoshop editing, but a trained professional with a trackball can get a lot done thanks to its ease of use and comfort. The trackball stays in one place while being used, so it can help save space on your desktop and also makes for easy access in environments where you might need to wear gloves or when a standard mouse just won’t work because it doesn’t have enough surface area to operate. Trackballs are great to connect to KVM switches in server rooms, for example.
The main downside to a trackball is the learning curve associated with them. They do take some getting used to before you can really make the best work with them. If more than one person uses your PC then you may have to deal with complaints from people who’d rather have a mouse. You could always get one of each. Unfortunately, a trackball is not great for gaming unless you’ve taken the time to condition yourself to playing with one. Most gamers don’t have that kind of patience, though I’ve read that the benefits can be phenomenal."
Rationale:
Do you connect to KVM switches? Are you out of space on your desk? Do you need precision? If none of the above - don't even bother. It's hard to switch.
