Microsoft Trackball Explorer Reviews
Product Type: Microsoft mice & trackballs
Description:Model ID D68-00002 / Microsoft Trackball Explorer - Trackball - optical - 5 button(s) - wired - PS/2, USB - retail / Trackball Explorer ... more
Microsoft Trackball Explorer ... combines a finger-operated trackball with IntelliEye optical technology for superior precision and accuracy. The ball is large and conveniently located for easy control. Trackball Explorer has an ergonomic design that supports your entire hand and fingers. With no rollers or gears to clean Trackball Explorer will stay precise, as if it were "brand new." Trackball features smooth feel and programmable forward and back buttons for easier Internet navigation. The IntelliEye sensor scans 1, 500 times per second, resulting in smooth, controlled movement. The wheel makes scrolling simple without using scroll bars and helps you work 25% more efficiently.
Newest Review: ... improved! (Though I can't guarantee that it will have this effect for everyone). There are a lot of buttons on the mouse, ... more
... which I quite liked because it makes the mouse more versitile.
The placement of the mouse wheel under your thumb means that you can operate it at the same time as the other mouse buttons (rather than a conventional mouse where you have to move your fingers off one of the other buttons to operate the wheel). Personally this was only a slight advantage to me while playing certain pc games and I imagine that it won't be a contributing factor for most people.
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It might take a while to become familiar with...more
Price Comparison for Microsoft Trackball Explorer
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Customer Microsoft Trackball Explorer Reviews (3)
by - written on 25/01/11 (Very useful, 19 readings)
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I got this mouse about a year ago because I was starting to suffer wrist ache from using my mouse too much - all day during work and then playing games on my home pc at night. A friend who had suffered similar problems recommended one of these to me. According to him (and some reviews I had read at the time) the trackball mouse helps reduce wrist strain because it rotates your hand slightly so that it isn't completely palm down and the change in movement by using your fingers also was meant to be easier to use than a conventional mouse. ADVANTAGES I did find that this type of mouse was easier to use in the long run than a conventional mouse. ... Read the complete review
by - written on 31/08/10 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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We had a 'workstation assessment' at work which involved a slightly eccentric lady visiting you at your desk to check whether you sit comfortably, how your posture is, whether you get enough screen breaks etc. I mentioned that I had a bit of pain in my index finger due to clicking a mouse all day and her solution was to give me this mouse - apparently they are very good if you have a sore wrist but are no help at all with painful fingers as you still have to click just like on a regular mouse. Anyway on with the review... I am told that the company paid £35 which strikes me as a bit expensive. For your money you receive the mouse itself, instruction booklet, ... Read the complete review
by - written on 28/09/03, updated on 28/09/03 (Very useful, 501 readings)
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This has to be one of the oddest looking trackball mice on the market, but it works like a dream. Having tried both a thumb and finger trackball I have to say the finger operated one works best for me. The shape supports the whole hand in a gentle position (although I also use a wrist rest with it) and the scroll wheel, and button configuration are really ergonomically designed. One thing I noticed in particular is how comfortable the large trackball is. Due to the size it is quite easy to shift the cursor around the screen with minimal effort on the fingers. The thumb sits perfectly on the right button (which is curved so the thumb rests in a natural position) and ... Read the complete review
Technical Details for Microsoft Trackball Explorer
| Product Description | Microsoft Trackball Explorer - trackball |
| Device Type | Trackball |
| Localisation | English, French, Dutch |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired - PS/2, USB |
| Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
| Buttons Qty | 5 |
| Features | Scrolling wheel |
| Cables Included | 1 x mouse cable - integrated |
| OS Required | Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP3 or later, Apple MacOS 8.5.1 or later |
| Package Type | Retail |
| Microsoft Certification | Certified for Windows Vista |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 years warranty |
