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(@sir-veysalot)
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I've become accustomed to using a trackball for a couple years using a Logitech trackball below but looking for something with a little more quality, heavier ball(LOL) . It first took a while to get used to. I used to suffer from wrist pain but since using this, it hasn't been much of a problem. Anybody using one?

 
Posted : March 28, 2015 7:25 am
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Dear Sir,
Used one (trackball) exclusively for several years. Eventually, my thumb developed a repetitive motion issue. I now use a wheel mouse. Just sayin....
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Posted : March 28, 2015 9:29 am
 John
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I've used this trackball and the Microsoft version for years:

Of course, this style no longer seems to be made for some reason. The ones I like have forward/reverse buttons for web pages and one uses the index and middle finger to control the ball. Pretty comfortable.

 
Posted : March 28, 2015 10:09 am
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I've used a trackball since the mid 90s. Can't use a mouse anymore.

 
Posted : March 30, 2015 6:22 am
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It's frustrating to me, that these all seem to be made for northpaws... GRRRR...

FWIW- although I used to use my mouse right-handed, I developed a serious shoulder/neck problem due to RSI. So I now use mice left-handed, with right-handed button configuration...

 
Posted : March 30, 2015 10:43 am
 John
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If memory serves, the following can be set up for either righty or lefty. Not as many features as other trackballs though. Still available from Logitech.

 
Posted : March 30, 2015 3:23 pm
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Kensington expert mouse

Big ball (about the size of a pool cue ball) and ambidextrous setup. Cool scroll wheel and any button mapped how you want.

 
Posted : March 30, 2015 3:43 pm
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Thank you for the info. Definitely worth looking into.

 
Posted : March 31, 2015 12:00 pm