First of all, I want to note that I bought this on sale for around $58. At that price, you cannot possibly do better than this trackball, and I own and use a LOT of trackballs. At its normal $99 price, I think you can get better value elsewhere unless you absolutely need a left handed or ambidextrous trackball.
I am right handed, and use this on my left side to give my right hand a break and for when I'm just leaning back and scrolling through web pages or documents. For certain programs (editing in particular), I will swap this to my primary hand. Being ambidextrous was vital to me.
Yes, the scroll ring on this trackball has a weird feeling. The other reviews are not lying to you. The ring has a little side to side give to it but I don't have a gritty feeling like others seem to have, rather a plastic on plastic rubbing sensation. It doesn't bother me in the slightest, but it might bother you.
I don't agree with people saying the trackball is too high or the angle is weird. With the included palm/wrist rest, I find it to be perfect. If you are trying to manipulate this trackball with the tips of your fingers, you are going to be at a weird angle, but you're also not using the trackball correctly and will never be able to reach the buttons. If you're right handed, the base of your hand/palm should to be centered on the included rest, with your pointer finger resting on the top left button, your ring finger resting on the top right button and using those two fingers, in conjunction with your middle finger to manipulate the trackball.
That brings us to the software and buttons themselves. The Kensington software is fantastic. It works perfectly on my Mac, whether I am on Bluetooth or USB (ignore the reviews saying the software won't work with Mac when on Bluetooth, that is no longer correct). You can adjust the buttons at both the global level and at the individual program level.
All in all, you cannot possibly do better for the price at $58. For reference, I have an Elecom Huge, which I purchased heavily discounted, a Logitech MX Ergo (Plus version), Logitech M570 and a Logitech Performance MX optical mouse. The Logitech MX Ergo Plus is my primary right handed mouse with this Kensington on my left side, getting almost equal and often simultaneous use. Occasionally I'll go to the Elecom Huge on my right hand to get my thumb a break. The Logitech M570, which the Ergo Plus replaced, is my travel trackball as well as the trackball I'll use on the couch or in bed if I'm on the computer.
If you're into trackballs and you can get this trackball at or around $60, it should be a no hesitation purchase.
| Wireless Type | 2.4 GHz Radio Frequency, 802.11abg |
|---|---|
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
