Hi All

I was wondering if any person on this forum might have an old (1995-2005) Logitech Trackball mouse that they are willing to sell. Since in use every day, I want a wired trackball rather than the new wireless only. The cheaper current wired ones available are horrible and place my wrist at an extremely painful angle/resting position. Whilst I can use a mouse for short periods, it hurts, hence my use of a trackball for the last 26 years - but mine finally died.

Not the Marble 2 with the ball on top, but the original with the ball on the side for thumb use... Similar to this:

Thanks

Kevin

Edited August 8, 20224 yr by KLEVA

5 hours ago, KLEVA said:

Hi All

I was wondering if any person on this forum might have an old (1995-2005) Logitech Trackball mouse that they are willing to sell. Since in use every day, I want a wired trackball rather than the new wireless only. The cheaper current wired ones available are horrible and place my wrist at an extremely painful angle/resting position. Whilst I can use a mouse for short periods, it hurts, hence my use of a trackball for the last 26 years - but mine finally died.

Not the Marble 2 with the ball on top, but the original with the ball on the side for thumb use... Similar to this:

Thanks

Kevin

If you dont come right locally, there is always eBay. Just sadly the shipping is more than the unit but still may be worth it

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185528694148?hash=item2b325f3584:g:nzAAAOSw--Ji7uSq

 

The logitech wireless devices are really good, and have much lower lag, and much longer battery life than you expect from wireless devices. (battery life is longer with the dongle compared to bluetooth - 24months vs 20months)

https://www.amazon.com/Ergo-M575-Wireless-Trackball-Black/dp/B08TLYK78K

Another option is the Elecom, which you can also use as a wired device:

https://www.amazon.com/ELECOM-M-XT3DRBK-Wireless-Trackball-6-Button/dp/B016QCPNUW

And then lastly, you could try to get the one you have repaired.

Edited August 9, 20224 yr by P1000

Thank you guys. Have already spent a fortune on many and had miserable results. My hand is so damaged, I have often been tempted to switch to left - but then would battle to type, so definately a Catch 22 - Especially since my daily job is a programmer. The Ergo is definately the closest and have purchased 2 already, but they have a serious delay - so ok for daily stuff but very bad for gaming (yes, I game with a trackball - which is already a disadvantage, and then I am 54 years old which doesn't help), they also affect my work due to the small delay/ I really need wired devices and at least 3. Hence looking at local sources.

Good luck. Most people that use trackballs are very much attached to them like you are, so finding one will be a challenge. Perhaps try carbonite?