10/22/2010

Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327 Review

Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327
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I have been using an Expert mouse for 7 years (and a Turbo Mouse on my Mac before that), but finally the left click button has expired.I decided to give this trackball a try since it was an optical.
It is well made, and has a nice heft.However, I am disappointed for several reasons.First is the ergonomics.The ball is significantly smaller than the Expert Mouse's, which is makes precise control more difficult.But more significantly, the relationship between the trackball and the buttons is poorly done.When I positioned my hand for optimal trackball control, I found it difficult to double-click quickly and would have to move my hand again.The buttons need to be more towards the user's wrists.
But the biggest complaint is the stalling, reported in a previous review.I don't think it's dirt--I think it's the pattern on the trackball.There is a cool pattern of silver and black swirls, except at one spot.This spot is black, patternless area about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter, and I think the optical sensor has difficulty in picking up movement in that area.Every time it stalls, I look at the ball and note that this area is over the sensor.Microsoft optical trackballs are completely covered with a dense pattern.
Yes, it is only 1/3 the cost of the Expert Mouse.But all these complaints aren't a reflection of its lower price, but rather, design flaws.

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Product Description:
Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse:The comfort and ease of a mouse - the benefits of an optical trackball. The precise optical tracking mechanism is also resistant to dust, reducing the need for regular trackball cleaning.Designed for PCs and Mac's, the Orbit Optical Trackball employs Kensington's Diamond Eye optical technology for smooth, precise cursor movement.Diamond Eye provides unmatched acceleration control, combined with ultra-high speed optical optical technology to produce the ultimate in precision and accuracy. Plus, the Trackball stays in one place, saves valuable desk space. Users tell us the Orbit Optical Trackball delivers great speed and tracking accuracy for the price.Compare the Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse to the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman or Trackman Wheel or Microsoft Trackball Explorer.The Kensington Promise: 5 year warranty with free technical support.Requirements:PC-Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port PC-Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP with PS/2 compatible mouse port Macintosh with OS 10.1.5 or later USB Macintosh with OS 8 & 9, device will only function as a 1-button mouse Software:Not required for basic operation.Kensington MouseWorks- Free download available at www.kensington.com

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