Logitech Trackman Marble Mouse

by Logitech

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 3 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001F42MKG
• Item model number: 910-000806
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (685 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #2 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Input Devices > Trackballs
  • #14 in Electronics > Accessories & Supplies > Computer Accessories > Mice
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

The Logitech TrackMan Marble gives you superior fort - for either hand. Ambidextrous design provides long-lasting fort for right- and left-handed people. Convenient button controls let you easily move forward and backward when you're surfing the Web. Click the large buttons together and use the ball for auto-scrolling. Fingertip-based control enables fast accurate cursor movements. Patented Marble optical technology ensures smooth tracking. Left handed? Right handed? When you're working on your puter day and night and you want more flexibility the Logitech Trackman Marble will help increase your fort level.Primary InformationInput Device Type :  Trackball Device Form Factor :  External Connectivity Technology :  Cable Buttons Qty :  2 Interfaces :  USB System InformationFeatures :  Logitech Marble optical technology System RequirementsSystem Requirements / OS Required :  Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 or later Microsoft Windows Vista / XP Service&SupportService & Support Type :  3 years warranty UNSPSC CodeUNSPSC Code :  43211708 

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 100 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Former Large Trackball User April 23, 2009

By M. Simon

I used to use the trackballs with "Cue Balls" and wheels. When my last one gave out (I bought a bunch on sale) my mate bought this one. I was sceptical because of the small ball. I do engineering work and I need precise movements. I used this for a few hours before I decided I'd never go back. Plus the optical technology is a lot easier to clean than the rubber wheels of the old style trackballs. And the price is very right.

164 of 176 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars By any name, it's mightier than the mouse. April 14, 2009

By Joseph Ekaitis

Originally called the Logitech Marble Mouse Trackball, the TrackMan Marble Trackball is the superior alternative to the mouse. Unlike a mouse, it sits in one place and your fingers use that big burgundy ball to move the pointer. Your thumb does the clicking and once you get accustomed to it, using a mouse will seem quaint and clunky.

Long before the optical mouse rose to fame, Logitech was already employing optical technology in the TrackMan Marble and its siblings. Pop out the ball and you'll find a small rectangular window. Behind that window are an infrared LED and the sensor. Together, they track the movement of the marble's leopard spots. It might not be as sexy as the bright red glow of a conventional non-laser optical mouse but it gets the job done with more precision and comfort. The TrackMan Marble is even ambidextrous, allowing lefties to use it as easily as righties.

If you're wondering about scrolling without a wheel, it all depends on the operating system. With the Logitech Control Center software installed on a Mac, the mini-buttons scroll up and down. With Windows running Logitech SetPoint, configure the mini button nearest your thumb for Autoscroll. This turns the ball into a variable-speed scroll control that's as easy to master as a wheel.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mouse! Logitech keeps making winners. April 17, 2009

By MariaNYC

Since I had to give up my PS/2 port Trackman Marble FX mouse, this model was the only alternative. The design is gentle on the hand. It is perfect for lots of clicking, whether you work with Photoshop or with lots of cells in Excel worksheets, your hand will thank you. It is accurate too. The price is reasonable, thus making it a good alternative to the USB version of the Trackman Marble FX, which goes for $150 and is no longer easily found in most stores. Once you try this style of mice, the other models are simply no longer a choice.