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 Posted: Wed Jul 12th, 2006 02:58 pm
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An optical mouse is pretty much a standard thing these days. It uses an infrared type light instead of a mechanical ball. The advantages are increased tracking precission and no cleaning (of the ball) required. Prices have fallen on these mice to as low as $9.95.

For more money you can get a wireless optical mouse. I personally haven't found one I like, but many people love them. I use one on my PC, but I use a wired mouse on my MAC.

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Thanks for this info.  Wireless are nice, but have only had this one roller type.  Will check out the optical ones. 

It's hard to believe anything can be simpler and easier on the user than the ball type.

What I don't get is why businesses use the other type where one has to move it all over the bloody desk in order to get the cursor where it's needed.......horrible!

 

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An optical mouse is pretty much a standard thing these days. It uses an infrared type light instead of a mechanical ball. The advantages are increased tracking precission and no cleaning (of the ball) required. Prices have fallen on these mice to as low as $9.95.

For more money you can get a wireless optical mouse. I personally haven't found one I like, but many people love them. I use one on my PC, but I use a wired mouse on my MAC.

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OK, now I understand. You have what is called a trackball. Or, sometimes called a rollerball. If you like that, then stick with it. I don't believe that there are any optical trackballs. There may be some, but that category of mice has dropped off the radar screen for me. :D

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I am using a wireless optical mouse for about 2 years now and so far no issue!!! It also comes with a charging cradle/base! So far again, I did not change the batteries!

Most of all, I got it from my favourite shopping store  and the price is CHEAP!!!:):):) From Hong Kong!!! I rate it 10 out of 10!!!:cool::cool::cool: And if you have a mouse pad with a gel wrist rest, that will fit PERFECT!!!:):):)

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Hey guys and gals, this is the one!!!!



CLICK HERE!

VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD!!!!!
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Last edited on Wed Jul 12th, 2006 04:46 pm by watchboy

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I tried one of those roller ball thingies and it felt like I was at an arcade playing centerpede............................................(LOL).

 I actually thought they were for people who had problems gripping things anyway, I have one of the two-button optical mouses and the job carries the ancient plug-in type mouses but that is government for you when its on contract get the cheapest thing rolling out the plant.:X

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This is exactly what I've had for years.........from Best Buy.  They do call it a trackball......I had only heard of rollerball.

                                

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OK, now I understand. You have what is called a trackball. Or, sometimes called a rollerball. If you like that, then stick with it. I don't believe that there are any optical trackballs. There may be some, but that category of mice has dropped off the radar screen for me. :D

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Logictech also makes a newer version of what you have. I used for awhile. It is very ergonomic and fits your hand better while still using the same ball, etc.

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Thanks a lot; will check it out.

Hard to believe it's better than what I have. You didn't care for it?

 

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Logictech also makes a newer version of what you have. I used for awhile. It is very ergonomic and fits your hand better while still using the same ball, etc.

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Seriously I am so used to the conventional way of the mouse(not type), I find the tracking ball hard to use, especially if you edit pictures. Otherwise, the tracking ball mouse is a good choice.

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This is exactly what I've had for years.........from Best Buy.  They do call it a trackball......I had only heard of rollerball.

                                

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OK, now I understand. You have what is called a trackball. Or, sometimes called a rollerball. If you like that, then stick with it. I don't believe that there are any optical trackballs. There may be some, but that category of mice has dropped off the radar screen for me. :D

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