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Recently I heard from a reliable source that this type of product had been recommended by a doctor as a solution to overcome a medical problem. However, to the best of my knowledge, the product in question is not available on the National Health...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 15:08:03
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Most of us are used to using mice but there are alternative methods of moving the pointer on the screen. We have looked at graphics tablets recently, but an older device making something of a comeback is the trackball. These can be better for those who...
Attractive design; five-year warranty...
Uncomfortable and expensive...
Promises lots but doesn’t deliver Good points Attractive design; five-year warranty Bad points Uncomfortable and expensive...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 15:08:03
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Most of us are used to using mice but there are alternative methods of moving the pointer on the screen. We have looked at graphics tablets recently, but an older device making something of a comeback is the trackball. These can be better for those who...
Attractive design; fiveyear warranty...
Uncomfortable and expensive...
Promises lots but doesn’t deliver...
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There’s always been those who’ll use a trackball in preference to a mouse or trackpad. Other than aesthetics there’s very good reasons for this, not least that employing different controllers is an effective way to reduce risk of Repetitive Stress Inju...
Easy to use, extra features beyond other trackballs, nice looking, can help prevent RSI when used in conjunction with other controllers...
Action is high for RSI sufferers, accuracy in use doesn’t match that of graphics tablets...
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Product Code: K72327EU Kensingtons new SlimBlade Trackball is a slick way to get your cursor precisely where you need it. Large trackballs to steer your mouse around the screen are nothing new - we reviewed Kensingtons Expert Mouse a few months ag...
Silky smooth cursor-racing operation, coupled with some good integration with a number of common programs, make the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball a winner. We only wish its extra View mode functionality would work with all apps, but this doesn’t st...
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TrackBalls are almost a thing of the past, making very few appearances on a modern desktop PC and mainly seen in those poorly built internet kiosks at airports. Just like the IBM ThinkPads nipple style controller, there are a few die hard fans out the...
Excellent build quality, innovative scrolling technology, accurate for moving and scrolling...
Expensive, not portable, needs drivers for extra buttons...
The Kensington SlimBlade TrackBall is a really nicely made piece of kit but comes at a hefty price tag...
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The first thing that will strike you about the SlimBlade is the enormous size of its ball - with a 55mm diameter it’s about the same size as a snooker ball and not far off the same weight. Being so big and heavy it 'rests on' rather the 'clips into' the base which, in itself, is on the large size – 150x135mm at its widest. The left and right click buttons are actually the two large areas behind the ball. With the Windows or...
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webuser.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-17 15:08:04
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The fact that this exciting-looking wireless model isnt a mouse and so involves a bit of a learning curve is the only thing keeping it out of our top three. It consists of a ball on a smooth dial which you rotate with your fingers to scroll around or...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-17 15:08:04
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If you prefer a trackball to a mouse for day-to-day work under Windows or OS X, the SlimBlade Trackball is a fine example of the species and the new twist action, which acts much like a mouse clickwheel, is a useful bonus. Priced at a similar level to...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 22:12:58
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While mainstream users have long since traded the trackball for standard move-and-click mice, it still remains a viable option for computer jockeys who suffer from carpal tunnel or other physical ailments. Whereas standard mice force your wrist and for...
Comfortable for those physically unable to use a standard mouse, Headsup display conveniently shows the current mode...
Toggling between three modes complicates work flow, Expensive, Lacks Bluetooth, Cant customise buttons or alter trackball sensitivity, Large footprint...
Kensington resurrects a dying breed with the SlimBlade Trackball, but the potential of its unique shortcut buttons devolves into a mess of clumsy extra functions and awkward movements that restrict productivity.
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