I just cleaned my trackball mouse.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 12:46 AM

I can't remember the last time I did that, but it's got to have been years. There was just an unbelievable amount of crap in that thing, but it controls so much better now.

Should be easier making Gamenikki images, at least.

Franklinnoble · 05-31-2006, 12:56 AM

I never understood the appeal of the trackball...

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 12:58 AM

It curves to my hand much more easily than does a regular mouse.

It's just a comfort thing.

RendeR · 05-31-2006, 01:12 AM

I'll give up my trackball when you pry it out from under my cold dead hand...

kingfc22 · 05-31-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

I'll give up my trackball when you pry it out from under my cold dead hand...

ditto

Glengoyne · 05-31-2006, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kingfc22

ditto

Count me there as well.

I'm lazy. I don't have to move my whole arm to move a cursor with a trackball.

Besides I have about 6 square inches of space on my very cluttered desk. The trackball is the only way to go.

Draft Dodger · 05-31-2006, 07:06 AM

I just killed my optical mouse at work. had to steal somebody's ball mouse. no backbuttons, and it's about as precise as...it's not precise at all. I am in hell.

hoosierdude · 05-31-2006, 09:03 AM

I still miss my Logitech trackball mouse... that thing I loved. Havent found anything close to it since.

cthomer5000 · 05-31-2006, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

I never understood the appeal of the trackball...

no wrist strain and better control once you get used to it (can't take more than 2 days).

My logitech trackball is the motherfucking shit. And wireless... you really would have to fight me and win to take it away from me.

ISiddiqui · 05-31-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

I never understood the appeal of the trackball...

ditto

John Galt · 05-31-2006, 09:11 AM

I use the Logitech thumbball and I can't imagine using anything else anymore.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I just killed my optical mouse at work. had to steal somebody's ball mouse. no backbuttons, and it's about as precise as...it's not precise at all. I am in hell.

Backbuttons? Never heard of such a thing. If I need to go back on a page, I can always right click twice.

I don't know as I'd want to do any twitch gaming with this thing, but then, I don't twitch-game much on a PC anyway.

And FWIW, it's a Logitech.

stevew · 05-31-2006, 09:27 AM

I hate trackballs. Maybe the one that my brother in law had sucked, but the couple times I tried to install some stuff on his computer I was going insane.

Franklinnoble · 05-31-2006, 10:28 AM

I think the finger strain vs. the wrist strain is the issue. I have small fingers, so maybe that's it... I just never liked the trackball.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 10:30 AM

Never had a problem with that, but I've always had monster hands to begin with.

hoosierdude · 05-31-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

I use the Logitech thumbball and I can't imagine using anything else anymore.

I like that one, reminds me of the white one I use to have years ago. I thought they stopped making them.

Schmidty · 05-31-2006, 01:05 PM

I'm startled that people still use those.

I was forced to use one for a month a few years ago (my optical broke, so I borrowed a friend's), and it was the biggest piece of crap ever. It hurt the tendons in my wrist, it was inprecise, and the side button-clicking was a pain in the ass.

Schmidty · 05-31-2006, 01:09 PM

I was just looking at the newer trackballs, and they don't look nearly as bad as the one I used. Maybe they've improved over the years.

RendeR · 05-31-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

I use the Logitech thumbball and I can't imagine using anything else anymore.

There she is, thats her, my.....preeeccciiiiooussssss.......

NO, MINE, you can't have her, MINE, MY PRECIOUS.

Fonzie · 05-31-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RendeR

There she is, thats her, my.....preeeccciiiiooussssss.......

NO, MINE, you can't have her, MINE, MY PRECIOUS.

Same here. At work. At home. That's my baby.

Young Drachma · 05-31-2006, 04:51 PM

I made the optical switch and I'm a pretty big fan of it. I had a friend use my computer recently and tried to say my mouse didnt work. I just said he didn't know how to use an optical mouse. But yeah, I've often forgotten the difference since all the labs have optical mice too.

DaddyTorgo · 05-31-2006, 05:06 PM

i win. i have an optical gyro-mouse. doesn't even need to be on a surface to work. you can hold it up in the air and use it.

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Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I just killed my optical mouse at work. had to steal somebody's ball mouse. no backbuttons, and it's about as precise as...it's not precise at all. I am in hell. __________________ Mile High Hockey

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hoosierdude High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Great Lakes	I still miss my Logitech trackball mouse... that thing I loved. Havent found anything close to it since. __________________ TC Dale

05-31-2006, 09:11 AM	#11
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	I use the Logitech thumbball and I can't imagine using anything else anymore. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude Last edited by John Galt : 05-31-2006 at 09:12 AM.

05-31-2006, 09:27 AM	#13
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I hate trackballs. Maybe the one that my brother in law had sucked, but the couple times I tried to install some stuff on his computer I was going insane. Last edited by stevew : 05-31-2006 at 09:29 AM.

05-31-2006, 12:56 AM	#2
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I never understood the appeal of the trackball...

05-31-2006, 12:58 AM	#3
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	It curves to my hand much more easily than does a regular mouse. It's just a comfort thing.

05-31-2006, 10:28 AM	#14
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I think the finger strain vs. the wrist strain is the issue. I have small fingers, so maybe that's it... I just never liked the trackball.

05-31-2006, 10:30 AM	#15
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Never had a problem with that, but I've always had monster hands to begin with.

05-31-2006, 01:05 PM	#17
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I'm startled that people still use those. I was forced to use one for a month a few years ago (my optical broke, so I borrowed a friend's), and it was the biggest piece of crap ever. It hurt the tendons in my wrist, it was inprecise, and the side button-clicking was a pain in the ass. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-31-2006, 01:09 PM	#18
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I was just looking at the newer trackballs, and they don't look nearly as bad as the one I used. Maybe they've improved over the years. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-31-2006, 04:51 PM	#21
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I made the optical switch and I'm a pretty big fan of it. I had a friend use my computer recently and tried to say my mouse didnt work. I just said he didn't know how to use an optical mouse. But yeah, I've often forgotten the difference since all the labs have optical mice too. __________________ Current dynasty: Hard Knocks Tennis Sim Dynasty \| OOTP Mod: Managerial Strategy Files \| GM Excel Competitive Balance Tax/Revenue Sharing Calc \| FBCB Mods on Github

05-31-2006, 05:06 PM	#22
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	i win. i have an optical gyro-mouse. doesn't even need to be on a surface to work. you can hold it up in the air and use it.

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