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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 9:25 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 11:29 am

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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 12:09 pm

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I've used a trackball since the mid 90s. Can't use a mouse anymore.

Posted : March 30, 2015 8:22 am

Crashbox

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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...

The only superior evidence is that which you haven't yet found.

Posted : March 30, 2015 12:43 pm

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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.