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From: sorrow@oak.circa.ufl.edu
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Subject: Re: Trackball Suggestions, Anyone?
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Date: 13 Jun 91 13:11:12 GMT
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Once again I'm going to plug Logitech (I SWEAR, I'm not affiliated with
these guys!).

Actually, it's not just Logitech.  Any maker of a trackball that can be used
with only a thumb has my vote.  The Kengsington and other track balls that I
have seen aren't impressive because it feels more like you are playing 
Centipede than getting work done.  You move the ball with your palm, which is
what you do with a mouse.  However, with a mouse the buttons are always under
your fingers, whereas the ball causes you to shift positions.

The TrackMan uses a thumb roller, which means your hand stays stationary.  It
feels nice for a trackball, and I know that one CAD department at an energy
company I used to work switched over to it since it didn't take up that much
room and they considered it superior to mice.

Brian
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