Logitech TrackMan Live! Remote Pointing Device

by Logitech

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000JDG8
• Item model number: 904324-0403
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #89 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Keyboards, Mice & Input Devices > Presentation Pointers > Presentation Remotes
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 18, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Logitech TrackMan Live! is a cordless remote pointing device that lets you control presentations from up to 30 feet away from your computer. Incorporating advanced digital radio technology, the TrackMan Live communicates with a radio receiver connected to your computer. Using two standard AAA batteries, the remote lets you move around the room answering questions or circulate through an audience as you move forward or backward in your computer-based presentation or highlight important points. Customizable with the included MouseWare software, three different-sized buttons and a small thumb trackball allow you to use the remote even in a dark room.

The Logitech TrackMan Live comes with a three-year limited hardware warranty.

From the Manufacturer

Using advanced radio technology that surpasses any infrared device, you can control presentations from up to 30 feet away without ever having to point at the computer. So even if you're pointing out the window, you can keep your presentation flowing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for stand-up presenters, October 26, 2000

By 

W. Wu "WWW" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech TrackMan Live! Remote Pointing Device (Personal Computers)

For anyone who does a lot of Powerpoints, this is an essential device.

Mouse Action: Not too bad. It tends to be a bit jumpy and you have to have a lot of control in your thumb for you to pinpoint small objects on the screen. The signal is a bit choppy from the mouse to the receiver, but all in all, not too bad.

Mouse Clicks: Barely ok if you're right handed (which I am). Although if you're left handed, this mouse probably wasn't made for you. I have had no problems with using the main mouse button as my left click. In Windows 95 I had minor issues when I pligged in my regular Microsoft mouse. In Windows NT I had major conflicts (System would go down often) when I tried to customize the mouse buttons - I would only use it for a left click and pointer movement.

I do very few Powerpoints, but it works well for that. I do mostly software presentations where I have to navigate in an application and have exact mouse movements. I'm satisfied since I don't want to be tied to the laptop, but pointer movement could be smother.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Product, September 28, 2001

By 

Kenneth L. Schwartz (Wilmington, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Logitech TrackMan Live! Remote Pointing Device (Personal Computers)

I've always had a liking for Logitech products, and this seems to have lived up to my standard, very nicely as a matter of fact.

The device itself is very professinal looking, and works *great* with Powerpoints, and other presentation software that I use on a regular basis. The installation was very fast, just had to install Logitech's mouse software for it to be configurable.

In large, open auditoriums, I have gotten a bit over 30 feet distance, does get a bit chopy after that, but performs as it should within it's advertised distance. The receiver is fairly small, small enough to fit in my briefcase, along with a nice length serial cable. This device has an extra feature that many over look, and that many devices do NOT have. That is, being able to use multiple handsets with the same receiver. This is extremely handy for presentations with many people, without the need to hand-off the device to the next person.

The only minor problem with it, is that the trackball is a bit jerky. I do not use it at all during presentations, so it is no problem for me, but it may be for something that might find it of use. The problem here is that the trackball is based on magnets, not optical, which would probably make the device a bit bigger.

Overall, I rate it 5 stars for its outstanding performance, distance, sleek and professional design, and functionality.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best cordless trackball out there., April 9, 2002

By 

K. Nguyen "DK" (Lowell, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Logitech TrackMan Live! Remote Pointing Device (Personal Computers)

I've tried number of cordless pointing devices and dumped lot of them except for this one. This one is a keeper. Smooth, quick and accurate make this one stands out from the rest. I've been using this with my pctv for quite a quite. I miscounted how many time I dropped it. But it still works just fine. Very durable. On the downside, the button lay out is a bit scrambling and hard to use at first. But once you get used to it (1-2days), it feels better. This is an 2-3 year model. Logitech has not come out with any new cordless trackball. It is still expensive. But it worths the $$$. I gave it 5 stars because it is the best and there is no competitor out there. I was lucky to find this in an open box at a flea market ...It is still working after 2 years. A friend of mine came to my house and used it. He likes it so much that he got one for him ...in the store. Get it before they discontinue.