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“Hi guys, the Microsoft Trackball Optical mouse is...”
Written on: 30/05/2009 by nikimp3 (2 reviews written)
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
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“the microsoft trackbal optical takes about a week or...”
Written on: 27/05/2009
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!! (read more)
“My first computer was a 8088, I've used every kind of...”
Written on: 23/05/2009
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. (read more)
“Microsoft Trackball Optical is simply the best mouse...”
Written on: 14/01/2009
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 (read more)
“Excellent when sitting on the sofa. Great for...”
Written on: 06/12/2008 by nikimp3 (2 reviews written)
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.
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“A more civilised way of moving around your display....”
Written on: 29/11/2008 by allangreen (8 reviews written)
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.
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“I have 2 of these. I love the feel of them, the ease...”
Written on: 19/11/2008
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.
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“Hyperergonomyc mouse.”
Written on: 29/08/2008
Hyperergonomyc mouse.
5 buttons ideally for fps games
I 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.
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“Ball easier to use with thumb than other with fingers,...”
Written on: 05/05/2008 by CN foreman (1 review written)
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.
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“Had the mouse for about 5 years such a shame microsoft...”
Written on: 19/04/2008 by rob3452 (1 review written)
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. (read more)
“I have had 2 of the Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2. I...”
Written on: 10/02/2008 by LanhamFancyFace
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... (read more)
“Brilliant have had mine for at leats 4 years. seemed...”
Written on: 04/02/2008 by Roddyn (1 review written)
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. (read more)
“The Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2 has 5 buttons.It's...”
Written on: 16/01/2008
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...
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“My husband loves this mouse, and I love it too, at...”
Written on: 04/01/2008
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. (read more)
“I have not found another track ball like this on the...”
Written on: 30/11/2007
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. (read more)
“All my friends laugh when I they see it due to it's...”
Written on: 04/11/2007 by wazsenme (1 review written)
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. (read more)
“Microsoft could make a lot of money by making these again.”
Written on: 21/09/2007 by noracle
Microsoft could make a lot of money by making these again. (read more)
“When I clean the ball and the socket of the Microsoft...”
Written on: 04/12/2005 by pfdomeier (1 review written)
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.
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221223_Magalenemmm's Response to pfdomeier's Review
Written on: 16/12/2005
I have had a trackball for over 4 years and I have not had any problem until now the usb cord messed up. I sure would like to get it refurbished. Do you know anyone that can do that?
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“The first Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB I bought...”
Written on: 14/07/2005 by Mikeki6v (2 reviews written)
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. (read more)
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“Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB: I really love the...”
Written on: 08/07/2005 by Mikeki6v (2 reviews written)
Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB: I really love the extra buttons and like a another reviewer wish Logitech made a trackball with this many buttons. I tried to work around the rough ball action by using a rubber thumb tip. I like a trackball for playing video games, but even with the rubber thumb tip the action was so rough I had trouble. I had hoped the roughness would go away with use but that didn't seem to be happening. I bought this trackball for a brand new laptop and this thing... (read more)
“I bought one of these Microsoft Trackball Optical...”
Written on: 15/06/2004 by philthy (8 reviews written)
I bought one of these Microsoft Trackball Optical PS2/USB Computer Mouses because a friend had lent me his for a while and I found it really comfortable and natural. Mice were giving me weirds aches and pains in my hands and I was looking for an alternative.
It's a very comfortable trackball. The trackball itself is operated using the thumb of your right hand (it's not suitable for left handed use) and there are two main mouse-like buttons and a scroll-wheel very much like you would...
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“The microsoft optical trackball mouse is designed...”
Written on: 29/04/2004 by steeley (7 reviews written)
The microsoft optical trackball mouse is designed ergonomically really well, I have never used a mouse more comfortable than this before. Being a trackball as well means I can fill my desk with other useless things like cups of coffee and half eaten sandwiches without having to leave room for a mouse to move around. (read more)
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411950_Samsalmon's Response to 344305_LanhamFancyFace's Review
Written on: 22/10/2008
I agree. This is (was) a great trackball. I used Kensington's Expert Mouse trackball for several years (owned 3), but got disgusted with the price and drop in quality in latest versions - feels like sand rolling around inside, even new out of box. Bought Microsoft's Trackball Explorer mouse as a cheaper alternative. After some adjustment, found I liked it even BETTER than Kensington's. It didn't cause wrist fatigue/abrasion like Kensington's. Leave it to Microsoft to discontinue one of their best reviewed, highest rated little wonders. Wish they would at least sell the rights to make it to someone else, but that'll never happen.