soldier92 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Okay, I don't understand this at all. Microsoft created the best trackball mouse on the market, literally, it was unchallenged for the home user and the professional alike. It was comfortable, responsive, and durable, something no other trackball could say. But for some reason they took it out of production to focus on standard mice. WHY! First of all, it was the best out there, they had a clear advantage over their competitors (who are few in number due to the popularity of trackballs) so they had an opportunity to make serious money off this product. Second, people are extremely upset about this decision. This trackball was the only mouse many people actually wanted to use anymore, and now they have to pay people 100s of dollars on eBay to get them USED! Does microsoft listen to the people and put them back into production? NO! Even though people would be plenty happy to spend about 20$ more for the same product instead of the rediculous prices people are selling them for now.Yes, mine just broke, after years of use, and now I have to go through this crap about finding one that will work, and doesn't cost a fortune. I hate Microsoft, and the worst part is that I hate them because they make great products but don't understand how to help the consumer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1024 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I have a logitech trackman wheel, 2 of them in fact. I love this mouse, and it is incredibly comfortable. this mouse responds the same if not better than other mice i have tried. 1 of them is 4-5 years old and travels everywhere with my laptop, in case i need to play video games. its got one tiny spot where the silver finish has worn off, but other than that i find no problems with either of my logitechs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier92 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 But do they have 5 programmable buttons? and a long cord? I have owned a logitech trackball (http://images.novatech.co.uk/I139005.jpg) and can honestly say it isn't half as responsive as the explorer, nor as comfortable. The buttons were awkward because they had to be pressed from a certain angle, and it doesn't have a scroll wheel.The other Logitech trackballs I have seen are designed to be rolled by your thumb, an action that is extremely uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1024 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 you dont like the thumb rolling action? thats my favorite part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier92 Posted April 5, 2009 Author Share Posted April 5, 2009 To each his own, I guess. I never liked the thumb rollers, they seemed extremely uncomfortable. What do you do mostly? Game? That is my main reason for using the explorer, so that might be why I have a bias against other trackballs, I'm sure they work fine for standard applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpw36 Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 what about this http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_poi...89&cl=us,en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1024 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 i started using the trackball so i would have a mouse that i could use anywhere with my laptop, and have a chance at playing games. i fell in love with it and use it for everything now.i mostly use it for everyday stuff...im not a powergamer though so i dont really worry about being top of the line for everything. that and i mostly play rts games on pc so i dont need super response... and it only has 3 buttons, one of which is the scroll wheel.i love that i dont ever have to worry about moving shit on my desk to use my mouse, or haveing a mouse pad...for that matter i think i really like these mice because im superlazy, with a trackball i dont have to move my arm at all!also i have had less carpel tunnel problems since i started using the trackball...if that shows anything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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