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Microsoft Trackball Optical
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  • Ease of Use4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.5 stars

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23 Reviews For Microsoft Trackball Optical

  • nikimp3 Rank: Lance Corporal 30th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Good Points: easy to get used to and very similair to the Microsoft Trackball


    Bad Points: a bit lighter and slower ball


    General comments: Hi guys, the Microsoft Trackball Optical mouse is great but no longer available for purchase...so searching the web I have found a good alternative:Logitech Trackman Wheel

  • Guest 27th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    the microsoft trackbal optical takes about a week or so to get used to it but once you do, you will never want to use a mouse again!!
  • Guest 23rd May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    My first computer was a 8088, I've used every kind of equipment that's been made since, when it comes to comfort, and ease of use there is no equal. This Microsoft Trackball Optical mouse is made with logic and common sense.
  • Guest 14th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Microsoft Trackball Optical is simply the best mouse device on the market! The most comfortable and efficient mouse I've ever used! Trying to buy another one now, but seem to be rather scarce? Trackball tends to stick a little with age...5yrs+ but easily cleaned
  • nikimp3 Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Excellent when sitting on the sofa. Great for uncomfortable positions.
    Highly recommended for who can't move their hand around because of lack of space or their position (Sofa, car, Bed, or elsewhere) I can't understand why this mouse is not produced anymore.
  • allangreen Rank: Staff Sergeant 29th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    A more civilised way of moving around your display. I've used many different mice and trackballs, and I must say this one is the most comfortable to use. Its especially at its best when trying to use a laptop on anything other than a desk. I'm suprised that trackballs in general never really took off. Try one out, once you get the hang of not having to chase it around the desk you'll feel much less primitive.
  • Guest 19th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have 2 of these. I love the feel of them, the ease of use, and the navigation buttons are a big plus.
    One of the best mouse on the market. I am going to purchase two new laptops soon and I will most likely be ordering another two of these for my new laptops.
    I even ordered one for my niece when she got her first laptop.
    They are the best.
  • Guest 7th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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  • Guest 30th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Hyperergonomyc mouse.5 buttons ideally for fps gamesI have this mouse since year 2000 and todays is operative.
    In general lines this is a great trackball.I'm sad that microsoft don't sell this kind of mouse todays.
  • CN foreman 5th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Ball easier to use with thumb than other with fingers, very ergonomic and easy to the wrist. Ball sometime stuck. Out of production however well recommend computer mouse.
    Please Microsoft, make it again.
  • rob3452 19th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Had the mouse for about 5 years such a shame microsoft decided to drop manufacteur, Very ergonomic extremely comfortable on the hand well recommended but difficult to get hold of.
  • LanhamFancyFace 10th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had 2 of the Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2. I LOVE THEM and would pay just about anything to find another one. The last one that I had just broke yesterday. The optical eye broke. Does anyone know if the optical eye can be replaced? I would buy SEVERAL of these mice if MICROSOFT would bring them back! Please Microsoft listen to the people... WE WANT THIS MOUSE BACK! I have also tried a couple of Logitech mice as a possible replacement... but they don't even come close! If anyone knows o ...
  • Roddyn 4th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Brilliant have had mine for at leats 4 years. seemed expensive when I bought it back then nut is well worth the money and I would be inconsolable if I lost it, as they just don't make them anymore.
  • Guest 16th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2 has 5 buttons.It's decently sized for comfortable rest. No aches from prolonged use like conventional mice. My dad bought me the Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2 mouse when I was still at home some years ago, and when my brother used it, he stole it from me and my dad wouldn't have us arguing over it so said he'd buy me a new one, however, it wasn't a Microsoft Trackball Optical. I recently moved away from home and to uni, and wanted to buy one of these mice fo ...
  • Guest 4th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My husband loves this mouse, and I love it too, at first I thought it was odd but now I can't use a regular mouse as it is so ergonomically correct. We've had ours for 7 years now, and I'm looking for another qw it's still going strong. But I really really wish they still made them.
  • Guest 30th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have not found another track ball like this on the market. The Microsoft trackball optical PS2 is the best in their history. If Microsoft would make this track ball again I would purchase one as my actual track ball has become old.
  • wazsenme 4th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    All my friends laugh when I they see it due to it's size, but when they try if for half an hour and go back to there 'normal mouse' they always ask me where to get one.
  • noracle 21st Sep 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Microsoft could make a lot of money by making these again.
  • pfdomeier 4th Dec 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    When I clean the ball and the socket of the Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB mouse, it seems to work sometimes (a little better), but not for long.
    In despair, I put a little Vaseline or baby oil on my hands, rub it in well (also on the ball), put the ball back into the socket, and everything works like a charm.
  • Mikeki6v Rank: Lance Corporal 14th Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The first Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB I bought was rough as a cob! See my earlier review. I figured since I'd found a way to fix the roughness I'd buy another for my desktop. The new one came in today and the ball action is smooth as silk! Guess the lesson here is -- if she's rough take 'er back! Or send her back if you bought her online but what a pain! My ratings apply to this second one I bought.

Product details

Thumb-controlled precision trackball designIntelliEye optical technology5 buttons--including 2 programmable buttonsWheel for scrolling and zoomingDesigned for use with the right handPlatforms:Macintos more details...