Is this similar to the short-lived Microsoft trackball?
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If you are referring to the item that has a larger ball than this one, the answer is almost. The one with the larger ball that was sold about 10 years ago was listed on Amazon last year, but they wanted $100 for it. The ball on this one is smaller, but the largest ball I could find. The larger the ball the easier I find it to control, so this is the next best item available since the older one costs to much. Possibly they will return to a larger ball in the future.
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While I did like the Microsoft Trackball better, this is pretty darn close to it. The only issue I have is the sensitive left button, but that's more my fault for not paying attention to my hand position. I would buy another of these in a heartbeat and may just do that as the mouse I'm using at my current work is driving me nuts. Trackballs rule!
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Similar, but the Microsoft version has a better system for clicking, with your thumb. The click button the Adesso is too far forward and is awkward. I am still using the Microsoft one at work, but was unsuccessful in finding an adequate version for home use.
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If you are referring to the microsoft trackball explorer, then yes, i had a trackball explorer that finally broke and i was seeking a replacement.
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I agree! I have started using the tap feature of the touchpad (two fingers for right click). I works OK for most things once you get used to it but for quick response in a game, I have to connect an external mouse (trackball in my case).
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According to the Logitech website it is now compatible with Vista. http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/156&cl;=us,en
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I've never had a problem with it not working. This is, by far, the best trackball I've ever used. Wish they didn't stop making it.
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I think so. I used it with one that was about 14" wide and had plenty of room to use a standard size mouse, so you should have plenty of room for a trackball.
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You can grab the scroll bar and use the track ball to move it. Hope that answers your question.
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I use trackball mouse for my development laptop. I am used to lock long browser pages for up-down keys with mouse middle key click. This helps me to scroll up or down quickly. This same feature is available in this mouse. Only trick is that you have to tap once in middle and you will be all set.If this is what you are looking for, then yes, It does provide middle key click.
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Working somewhat for me on 10.10.3 with a 2013 Mac Pro. The basic functions work fine, but the custom button assignments don't always. I have to keep opening system prefs, click on TrackballWorks, change an assignment, and change it back. A few times a day. I think I'll give up and go with a magic trackpad.
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One of the reasons I like trackballs is that they are stationary unlike a mouse that has to be moved around. The fact that they're stationary means that they don't need to be wireless thus eliminating the hassle and expense of batteries.
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Logitech asserts - "Logitech and Windows 8 Compatibility While Logitech's exciting new touch devices offer an ideal Windows 8 experience, our other mice and keyboards will continue to deliver performance and reliability in Windows 8." So as long as your laptop has a usb port free, you should be able to use your Logitech trackball.
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hello. im not sure regarding independent device config. i would not use this as a gaming trackball personally. its a wonderful lighter version of the original, and i like it for business use .
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I have a similar Logitech trackball (# 810-000767) and it works just fine on my Win 8.1 laptop. Also, Microsoft released a patch a few weeks ago that suppose to make a regular mouse and keyboard work better on Win 8. My Logitech worked just fine before and after the patch.
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Sanwa Supply Optical Trackball MA-TB39Best replacement I have found. About $60 shipped.
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If you adjust the delay time its fine! only problem I have with the track pad is If I drag my finger across it to quickly and across the whole thing is I use the Windows 8 functions of switching apps a mouse fixes it all
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Yes. Using the Kensington MouseWorks software that is designed to support the Kensington Expert Mouse a variety of different actions can be assigned to the various buttons including the option that you described in your question. See the following webpage: http://www.kensington.com/us/us/6498/trackballworks™-customization-software#.VMwu492RCpU
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I have a track ball set up on it. But probably not enough room for a standard mouse to be moved aroubd
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I've heard of JoyToKey (google it), I'm not familiar with actually using it, but I believe it's a way to enable a controller to emulate a mouse and keyboard