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Kensington Expert Mouse (USB-PS/2)

Kensington Expert Mouse

Quick Specifications

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  • Compatibility PC
  • Battery size None
  • Interface required USB Mouse
  • Connector type 4 pin USB Type A 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
  • Input device type Trackball
  • Input Device:Connectivity Technology Wired
  • Movement Detection Technology Optical

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"A big screen monitor benefits from a great big mouse."

4.5 stars  | on by oldegrump

Pros

Enables the cursor to cover lots of monitor with minimum effort.

Cons

It's footprint is huge.

Summary

I've had this thing for several months now. At first, I didn't like it and shelved it.

But, last week I got a 20" iMac. Its screen is sooo big, I found I was wearing myself out with either a smaller trackball or mouse trying to run the

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I've had this thing for several months now. At first, I didn't like it and shelved it.

But, last week I got a 20" iMac. Its screen is sooo big, I found I was wearing myself out with either a smaller trackball or mouse trying to run the cursor all over the huge screen. But this trackball is the perfect answer for the larger monitors. You're only using your fingertips to move the cursor instead of wearing out your thumb (with a smaller trackball) or wrist (with a mousie).

The wireless, I could live without. Like any wireless, it is less sensitive than the wired. And costs twice as much. However, all and all, I like it.

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"Best Trackball for the Mac"

4.5 stars  | on by DTDunn

Pros

The ball is large and has a smooth responsive feel. The scroll wheel is very useful and can be programmed to go in either direction. The four buttons can be programed any way you want and two button chording gives you six options. The base has enough w

Cons

The three pickups must be cleaned once a week or so (this takes seconds). Kensington actually made the software worse by "upgrading" it. Given the success of this product, I cannot fathom why they would mess with a working formula.

Summary

There are more high-end trackballs available, but they are pricey and the software is PC only. If you have a Mac and want to use a trackball, this is your baby.

"Trackball/keypad options good; easy to program and use."

3.5 stars  | on by Stephen Goulden

Pros

Does what it should, mostly smoothly and at the speed chosen. Being optical, the problem of the earlier TurboMouse getting gritty bits below the ball should not occur.

Cons

Scroll wheel needs to be more smooth; it doesn't seem to have had the same design execution, and feels as if it is on the point of breaking physically

Summary

After my annoyance at finding my old Kensington TurboMouse would not be upgraded for Lion, and trying other option, I swallowed my prejudices and bought the ExpertMouse, which is their latest version of the TurboMouse. It feels just the same, perhaps smoother, and does everything I need it to do.

 

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