On 11/16/18 2:49 PM, Robin Laing wrote:
On 15/11/2018 20:33, Ed Greshko wrote:
> On 11/16/18 11:24 AM, Robert Moskowitz wrote:
>> This is michigan non-fault auto insurance item, so I am not paying for it...
>
> Oh, OK.
>
> I use Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball Mouse (K72359WW)
>
>
http://tinyurl.com/ycsu6gwv
>
> for example.
>
> It is big and heavy enough that the cats don't knock it to the floor. Also,
comes in
> wired. But in my home the less cords the better. :-)
>
I have used the wired version of this track ball for over a decade. I have 4 of them,
including at work. My daughter has one at university.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009KH63/ref=twister_B019DMH6DO?_encoding=UTF...
I have worn out the micro-switches over the years and replaced them. Only critical issue
I have had is with losing the little jewels that are the bearings within the mouse.
These are replaceable but not from Kensington. I found a place online that sells little
sapphire balls as replacements. The pad is replaceable from Kensington.
My son has broken one during some high intensity gaming, it was repaired with some
superglue. He hit it hard enough to break some of the plastic.
You have to clean the lint and other crud from the ruby jewels every once in a while but
that is not hard to do. Be careful so you do not lose any of the jewels.
I was really surprised how much cat fur and other stuff can collect in the ball well
without impacting performance.
I have not used the wireless as I don't like batteries or running out of charge at
the
wrong time.
I have lots of rechargeable batteries at the ready. The newer generation holds 80% of
the
charge for a year. So, I'm never concerned. :-)
I have never had an issue with Linux and this trackball.
Nice big ball. 5cm diameter. No strain on the thumb when trying to do some work. Can
use the palm of your hand to control the pointer. Finger or thumb to use the scroll
wheel. You can program the buttons but I find the defaults are what I have grown used
too.
I have used my trackball with severe tendinitis and no issues. My son has used his with
a broken finger for gaming. With proper adjustment of chair, table/keyboard tray, there
is no need to move your shoulder while using it.
Yep, I love mine. Sorry I only started using one within the past year or so.
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