Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball

Description: This ACCO Kensington Orbit Trackball is an optical, cabled trackball.Compared to other cabled trackballs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $30.Backed by a five year warranty.

Pros: Backed by five year warranty service policy.This is more favorable than the average trackball on the market today, but is to be expected for a trackball of this price.

Cons: Connects via mouse port, which is considerably less advanced than some similarly priced trackballs.For example, the Logitech Cordless Trackman, an optical trackball at around $30, Connects via mouse and USB ports.

Suitability: Suitable for everyday use.

Value: Overall, this trackball's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: ACCO Brands, Inc.
• Part Number: 64327

• General

• Device Type Trackball
• Form Factor External
• Width 5 in
• Depth 5.8 in
• Height 2 in

• Input Device

• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB, PS/2
• Movement Detection Technology Optical
• Buttons Qty 2

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
• Interfaces 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - USB - 4 pin USB Type A

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Serial cable - 6 ft
• Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7

• Power

• Type None

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Apple MacOS X 10.1.5 or later, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 5 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 5 years

ACCO Brands, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.acco.com/