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From: swarren@convex.com (Steve Warren)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Optical Mice.
Message-ID: <102034@convex.convex.com>
Date: 4 May 90 20:46:42 GMT
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In article <36@cantor.ACA.MCC.COM> tulloh@cantor.ACA.MCC.COM (Robert Tulloh) writes:
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>Anyway, while we are talking about mice, the local Commodore dealer here
>tells me it will cost $100 to replace my mouse (ouch!). I have seen
>several mouses available from mail order which range from $40 to $120.
>Any reccomendations?

Well, since I bought my trackball I recommend them to everyone.  I
think the best trackball for the Amiga is the AmTRAC from
Microspeed.  The latest version of this trackball is really slick
looking, the way it curves down in the front where your palm
rests.  And the two "mouse" buttons completely encircle the ball
(the left button is a semicircle "fingerboard" on the left, and
the right button makes a semicircle on the right).  This trackball
also has a special third button up top that toggles ON/OFF when
you hit it (an LED indicates the state), for easier dragging action.

The one thing I get tired of with a mouse is the "rowing" action
that is required.  Inevitably I find myself rowing my way into that
stack of diskettes (my fault for the clutter ;^) ), or papers, or
whatever.  The thing I like about a track ball is the way you can
"throw" your pointer wherever you want it so quickly.  (A few
games of Marble Madness will have you throwing your pointer around
in no time ;^) ).  And it only needs the desk space where it sits.

There is an ad for the AmTRAC in Amiga World by Creative Computers
mail order Co.  They are offering it for $64.95.  I have seen
several reviews for this peripheral, all highly positive.

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--Steve      DISCLAIMER: All opinions are my own (I don't speak for Convex)
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