Experience true comfort and freedom. Work where and how you want. And optical technology means superior performance with virtually no maintenance needed.
Features- True cordless freedom means more desktop flexibility. Use it where and how you want.
- Reliable digital radio technology requires no line of sight. Work anywhere within a 6 foot radius of the receiver.
- Patented Optical technology delivers superior precision and performance for detailed work and smooth tracking for longer use. It's virtually maintenance free.
- Long battery life with a battery indicator that warns you when the battery is low
- Comfort and reliability from the company who has sold over 6 million cordless mice.
- WebWheel provides scrolling and fast, easy Internet use
- 5-year warranty
- CD-ROM Mouseware® 9.1 software (including WebWheel)
- PS/2 or USB interface for Windows, USB interface for Macintosh
The Logitech Cordless TrackMan Wheel provides you with unprecedented desktop flexibility. Digital radio technology allows it to work without being pointed at the computer, so even on crowded desks, you can use it where and how you want. Work anywhere within a 6-foot radius of the receiver. Optical technology delivers superior precision and performance for detailed work and smooth tracking for longer use. The Logitech cordless wheel boasts long battery life and includes a battery indicator to warn you when the battery is low.
1 Bluetooth
I've always used a trackball. Never say much point in pushing a mouse around. Just got an iMac G5 with a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Got the Cordless Trackman. Hooked it up, booted the computer, installed the software using the mouse, hit the connect buttons and turned the mouse off. Works like a charm. Bluetooth keyboard still works--which was the big question. I'm using a Logitech cordless keyboard on my Dell. Logitech products generally seem to work.
2 It's a Champ, this Mouse is
I picked this up at CompUSA in Reno, because I'd used a trackball a lot a long time ago and it looked pretty nifty. Plus, it was cordless. I rushed home, ripped off the wrapping, put the batteries in the trackball, plugged the dongle goodie into a USB port on my iBook, popped in the CD, installed the software (it was so easy an old dummy could do it, I know, I did). And Bob's your uncle, this baby was working. In fact it was working too good, just a slight roll of the thumb and my cursor sped across the screen. No problem, I went into the System Preferences and slowed it down. It's a champ, this guy is. Bye, bye carpel tunnel syndrome.
Jack Priest, Sailor Home from the Sea
3 A mouse replacement for everyone
Since my first computer in 1992 I have used a mouse and never really had any strong opinions about it. I loved it for gaming, and it worked great for everything else. After I started getting inner elbow pain which appeared to be from placing my hand in the same position as required by a mouse, I decided I would give using a trackball a shot to see if the pain went away. Sure enough it did, and the comfort and ease of this trackball is certainly undeniable. I am not saying your pain will go away, but I know it is a lot smoother and more comfortable to use this rather than a mouse.
And gamers, don't worry. I am using a trackball for FPS games and it works just as well. As one reviewer said, it takes a day or two to use, and then you just feel disappointed whenever you have to use a mouse.
I love this. Buy a trackball. The cordless is nice, it uses batteries quickly. I am probably going to buy a wired one for work soon.
4 The best cordless mouse I've seen
This is one of those surprisingly exciting purchases... I loved my old track-ball mouse until I upgraded from a PC to a laptop. The corded mouse just seemed impractical, but the only cordless track-balls I could find were the middle-finger ones. I finally found this thumb-ball one and I LOVE IT. One of the best parts is that you simply have to plug in the base, pop a battery in the mouse, and you're ready to roll (no pun intended.) There's nothing to download, nothing to install... no hassles whatsoever. I'm thrilled with my purchase.
5 works great
i've had this for a couple of months now and it works great with my mac. i've had no problems with interference at all even with my cordless phone, cell phone, wireless router and laptop (with a different cordless mouse) all on & working within a foot of each other at the same time. another good product from logitech.
6 Excellent! If only I could switch the handedness..
Otherwise I just love the track ball, but the only problem with it is that I can't change the handedness when I feel like 'exercising' my left hand. With my old mouse I got used to changing it from right to left every now and then but it's no longer possible with this one. :/
7 I love this trackball
Four years ago I changed from the standard mouse to the wired version of this trackball. Yes, it took 2 days or so to get used to it, but then it became second nature. I love not having to pick up the mouse to get the cord out of the way, or running out of room or off of the mouse pad. With this wireless trackball and my wireless keyboard, I set my laptop on my coffee table and kick back on my couch doing all of my work and internet surfing. I've never had any problems with this model, in fact, I own three at home and one at work. The three at home, one for my laptop, my wife's laptop, and my kids' computer. I hope they never discontinue this style, for it is the most comfortale to use. If you're still using a regular mouse, it's time to try out a trackball. Again, it takes a day or two to get used to, but you will not be sorry. I just can't wait for a bluetooth version of this trackball so that I don't have to plug the receiver into a USB port.
8 Great ergonomic trackball with quirks
I have had this trackball for over one year now. I've used the wired-USB version for my work laptop, so I wanted the wireless for my home laptop. The ergonomics are great. Like many others, this mouse fits your palm like a glove. Originally when I first started using trackballs, it took some getting used to, but once you get the feel for it, you'll be a trackball (more appropriately a "thumb-ball") pro.
The buttons are well-located, convenient, and comfortable. You really don't feel like you need to hyperextend or move any of your digits to perform functions. The only digit of your hand that is active is your thumb.
At its best, I have found the range on the trackball to be excellent. I have a desktop docking station for my laptop. I have the RF station hooked up to my dock. I can sit on my couch on the other side of my home office (6 - 7 ft away) with my laptop undocked and the trackball responsive at my side. Great responsiveness for a reasonable range.
Now the quirks (keep in mind I have had this for over one year): sometimes the mouse becomes unresponsive and sluggish; the mouse pointer slows down, clicking may not work, and sometimes entire sections of a page may highlight simply by moving the pointer over a page. If the mouse is acting up, I've also found that shaking it around kind of helps ;-) That is my first line of triage for the mouse. If that doesn't work, I've found myself replacing the battery maybe 3-4 times over the past year, "resetting" the RF signal (you simultaneously push these little buttons on both the RF station and on the actual mouse).
Another quirk/maintenance: mouse-lint builds up inside the trackball on the little nubs that hold the ball up. Also, its good to clean the optical sensor window now and then as that can accumulate dirt and oil as well.
Since I have both the wired and wireless versions of this trackball, I can say that the wireless one is not as crisp and responsive as the USB-wired one, but it is not noticeable when the wireless is working at its peak condition.
This is a great trackball for ergo-lovers. The quirks are tolerable. I'd love to see a bluetooth version and see what the performance difference would be!
9 cordless trouble
For some this may be an ok product, but I have three problems with it:
1. My keyboard and trackball are on a metal keyboard tray. Because of this, the wireless signal does not work reliably if the trackball is more than 4 inches or so from the receiver.
2. Sometimes, maybe once or twice a week, the trackball just goes crazy and starts scrolling and clicking all over. This can be ... dangerous. I don't know if this is related to (1) or not.
3. There is a lack of precision in movement of the ball for fine motion, and the ball doesn't always move smoothly but sticks sometimes. Previous trackballs I have owned have not had this problem.
The size and shape are nice, but these problems make it a real pain. If I were to buy this again, I would definitely buy the corded version. Cordless operation just isn't worth the hassles when it doesn't work right.
10 overall a great gadget
This leftie with "piano fingers" is very satisfied with the Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel. I use it right-handed (and think of it as left-brain crosstraining). Ergonomically I find it very comfortable - my hand rests easily over the unit with the forefinger on the left button, middle finger on the wheel, and ring finger on the right button. The cordless connection works flawlessly in both the PS/2 and USB ports. I've noticed no degradation in response at four feet of separation even when I rest the Trackman on my knee and the signal has to pass through an oak desk to get to the receiver. In terms of comfort, the lack of wrist and finger movement required by the design itself is greatly enhanced by the ability to place the Trackman at any angle, level, or orientation. My favorite is on my thigh beneath the desk.
There is a bit of a learning curve if you've never used a Trackball device before. It's not unlike being used to driving a stick shift and then finding yourself in an automatic groping around for a non-existent clutch. For a while I caught myself instinctively sliding the Trackman in certain circumstances. But when you get it down, it is easier, more comfortable, and more efficient than mousework.
In terms of accuracy, I would say that with the proper configuration, it is just as accurate as a mouse. It takes some time to get used to the trackball and you may need to tweak the acceleration and speed settings until you find the right balance that works for you.
A couple things I'm not so crazy about:
The scroll wheel doubles as a programmable third button. It is so close in height to the left and right buttons and sandwiched so tightly between them that I find it difficult to use it as a button without inadvertently hitting the left or right click button (and I have long, skinny fingers).
And finally, if you're using this on a laptop with a built-in pointing device, you may not be able to fully tweak the Trackman settings if you run it through the PS/2 port. I got that warning when I set it up on my Thinkpad (with an integrated touchpad and trackpoint). Fortunately I had a free USB port I could dedicate to the remote receiver (the adapters you need for either the USB or PS/2 connection are included). So laptop users who don't have a free USB port may find that they are unable to fully configure the Trackman. This could be a problem because it's something you'll really want to get just right.
And skip the CD-ROM installation and just go to their website to register and download the latest version of the drivers and software
11 The worst I have ever owned
This was the third Logitech trackball I've owned. Like the other reviewers, I am a lefty, however I am a righthanded mouser. My previous one was the TrackMan Vista which fit my hand like a glove and the buttons were in the exact right place when I put my hand on it in a natural position. I'd still be using it if the sensors hadn't worn out from age, use and dust.
This trackman was stiff to use and I had to keep shifting my hand to hit the buttons. It did not install easily and would not connect using the ps2 adaptor so I was forced to use the usb connector and for some reason that caused issues with activesync so that every time I put my pda in it's docking station - the cursor would freeze. Trying to get some real support from Logitech was a joke. I finally had enough after 4 days of this and went to a big box electronic store and ended up buying a Microsoft Optical Trackman Explorer. I am much happier as it is closer to the Vista than anything Logitech makes now. It loaded easier, is more responsive and doesn't cause the issues the Trackman Wheel did. The Logitech will be in my next garage sale if anyone is interested.
12 Logitech got it right
I have had mine for years and it is still going strong. Never had a problem with it. If you like to only move your thumb this trackball is for you. Once you go trackball you don't go back.
13 The Mouse to end all Mice
This is the greatest mouse ever to grace my palm. Many people have trouble using the mouse when they first sit down to try it. But now both my wife and I use one these wonders.
There is no shuffling around the mouse to get to new screen real estate, there is no cord to get in the way, and you can comfortably lean back, rest it on your leg, and mouse away.
It is too bad more companies don't follow suit, this is the best design I have ever used, and tryst me, I spend a lot of time mousing.
14 The left handed are tools of the devil
It is true--those who went to a Catholic school soon learned. But, a lefty HAS to learn to use their right hand well to survive. I'm 70, still build and do systems for fun and profit. The thing to know is that persons who try to live lefthanded have a life expectency 10+ yrs less than righties. I have used the TrackMan since it came out and ALWAYS with my RIGHT hand. As was said it leaves your "good" hand for writing and other tasks. I also bat and play golf right handed, but throw with left and shoot expert with EITHER hand. The TrackMan is excellent for two reasons: It doesn't "run off the edge" and it "doesn't care if there are cookie crumbs on the table". Warning for confirmed lefties--don't use a Circle Saw unless you find a left one--it is THE MOST DANGEROUS TOOL. Oh yes, I was in charge of a physical accident insurance claims dept. for 15 yrs. and KNOW the statistics, and have taught them to my several children and grand children.
15 A southpaw's sinster, leftist perspective
Like davidindallas (below), I'm also left-handed, but I don't share his view of this product. For many years, I used right-handed (and handedness-agnostic) mice with my left hand, sharing them with my right-handed family and friends, rearranging the desk each time. A few years ago, I had an epiphany: if I could just learn to use the danged things with my right hand, I'd be able to write notes with my left. I found that trackballs in general were much easier to use with my non-dominant hand, since they allow me to click a button after placing the pointer where I want it (I find it harder to keep a mouse from moving as I click if I'm using my right hand).
In an important way, David is right: it is absolutely impossible to use this device with your left hand. If you are left-handed, however, you may discover as I did that you can master the use of a trackball with your right hand, and then proceed to amaze your friends and confound your enemies by taking notes and mousing at the same time. If you point this out to your right-handed colleagues, they may all begin demanding left-handed trackballs, but by then you will have left them in the dust.
I gave this product only 4 stars because the ball doesn't move as smoothly, nor is it as comfortably placed, as on the inexplicably discontinued Trackman Marble, and because of the limited range. It works fine under Linux; a minor annoyance, as with most wheel mice, is that a middle button click requires depressing the wheel, which frequently causes an unintended scroll event.
16 Logitech discriminates against lefties!!!
I've recommended this product to right-handed customers and friends, but being left-handed myself I can't use it. I've called Logitech to see if/when they'd produce a left-handed version, but the representative I was dealing with basically just laughed in my face.
Get a clue guys. Lefties might not a huge percentage of the market, but do you have any IDEA how much customer loyalty you'd get with marketing a product that's ergonomic for US?!?!?
17 good tb
I'd like to echo the complaints about installation. I'm an experienced user/tech and the space to activate the acceptance is new to me also. The response I get with this is excellent through the pS/2 port and it has a good feel. I am partial to trackballs though. Some just can't adapt. My only nitpick is that the scroll wheel is a little to notchy for my taste. Good remote pickup also.
18 Great Mouse
i got this mouse a few days ago, and i have but one things to say about it- ITS AWESOME! although the setup intructions are slightly incorrect, once you get past that point, this mose moves faster and when you get a cordless, this one can work up to 5 or 6 feet away from its reciever. and about the reciever, be very careful about buying this mouse if you dont have a space about 1 foot away from all other electronics; if the reciever is too close to electronics, it tends to disconnect and not get many movements from the mouse. and while many people say that trackball mice are not good for precision, id have to object. i was able to use the "paint" application just fine with this mouse and i would have to say that even though its shape is very different than that of the traditional mouse, it only takes a short while to adjust to its shape. my dad has only used it once or twice, and even he has become adjusted to it.i would hav to say that this is well worth every penny and i would highly reccommend it to anyone who has limited space, a little spare time, or just wants something unique. $40, i think, is an awesome price for such a capable mouse. if you hav a desk that has the pull-out keyboard drawer like I do, than i would really recommend that you buy a cordless mouse.
and once again, be very careful of how much distance you can put between the reciever and other electronics- have fun!
19 Trackman Wheel
I want one, but I am left handed. Won't Logitec ever make one for us lefties??
20 Good design, but sluggish response
I am a fan of the design of the Trackman Wheel, but the cordless version is quite a bit less responsive than the corded version -- the cursor does not track the motion of the trackball as precisely with the cordless version when compared to the corded.
Were I running it through the PS/2 interface, I would be checking whether the refresh rate had been set too low. The sluggishness has that kind of feel.
If you like the design -- I do -- stick with the corded version if precision of response is important to you. A gamer would notice the difference immediately. Others may not be as easily annoyed.
21 Freedom, Performance,and Quality
If you have a desktop area that is limited for space, and you're looking for the freedom that a cordless device can offer, then this Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel is for you. Your thumb is used to effortlessly move the Trackball as your fingers operate the right and left buttons much like a standard mouse, a feature that I personally prefer over a fingertip controlled trackball. The wheel is also an great tool for scrolling and can be programed as a third button. Finally you're also getting the quality and experience that the Logitech name has come to represent.
22 Off to bad start
Just installed my new Cordless Trackman today. My bigest hurdle so far was the software installation. The instructions leave a lot to be desired. People who write instructions should write them for the novice not the nerds. I got to the point of accepting the user agreement and could get no further. Could not figure out how to select the 'I Accept' and could not further. Of course, there is no number to call, so after calling information and calling a couple of numbers I finally got ahold of tech support. When I told them I was having trouble loading the software, the first question was "is the problem with accepting the agreement?" So they have had that problem more than once. By the way, one must tab to acceptance button and then space to get the button checked. The tech's comment was this is common procedure. New to me and I have been doing this for years. I have high hopes that this will relieve my sore wrist. Of course I haven't introduced it to my husband yet so I'll probably will have to return it. Husband does not take well to new things.
23 FINALLY
finally i found a trackwheel i love since my last one got doused with mt. dew thanks to my niece. best thing they ever invented dont hesitate buy it!!!
24 Very Very nice
the Logitech Cordless Trackman is easy to set up under OSX 10.2.6 the only thing you have to add the driver from the Apple site. But once dome it is a dream to use and I would not do with out it. I have for a momth om my G4 1 gig Power Mac and I totaly love it. I would tell all Mac users to go for it you will not be sorry.
25 No complaints here! I love this thing!
I have been using this mouse for around 3 years now. I have one at home and one at work, and between losing parts, damage, etc. I have probably bought around 8 of them total. It's like putting on an old glove that is fitted to your hand - completely ergonomic and your hend gets used to it after a while ---- I don't think mine moves anymore or has in a long time.
Great for tired hands or sore wrists. Also easy to clean (which is RARE for a mouse).
26 Give Your Wrist a Rest.
I swear by this thing. I can sit back and read my email and peruse the internet without having to have my hand/wrist in an awkward position. You can set it just about anywhere you want. No more sliding my hand back and forth with a mouse. I barely have to move my thumb and fingers to get this baby sliding my cursor around. The added Mouseware software is highly customizable and easy to use. If you're a gamer you may not like using a trackball but, for everyone else this is a must. No wires to get tangled and best of all no sliding your wrist all over. The battery life is pretty darn good. They'll last for months literally. All in all a great purchase.
27 Great Trackball! (but needs more range)
I am a trackball fan from way back since I was first introduced to them by my physical therapist after having a shoulder operation that made moving my arm next to impossible. I find moving a mouse around a desk both clumsy and unnatural and just don't understand how people can accept them. This is my third trackball from Logitech and it is by far the best one I have had.(I gave the old ones to friends or family who are now converts to the trackball way!) It took a little while to get used to having the ball on the left side as opposed to the standard center position, but once I got used to using my thumb, things really flew. Set up was snap and the documentation was great. The design is very comfortable and the buttons and scroll wheel fall easily to hand. It has operated flawlessly for the year+ that I have owned it and I have only had to change the battery once in that time. The cordless feature works great and is a real boon to me because of my cluttered desk. Its RF signal does not interfere with my other IR controlled equipment(i.e. stereo and cordless keyboard). My only quibbles with this trackball (and the reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5) is that it needs a greater range and they need to use ball bearings in the ball seat like their other trackballs. Right now I have to have the reciever within a foot or so of the trackball to work consistantly and it would be much more convenient if I could stick it someplace out of the way. Using ball bearings instead of the current nylon mounts in the ball seat would give the ball the super smooth action that their other trackballs have had and that I'm used to. In the end, I would certainly recommend this to anyone looking to make their computing a more pleasurable experience, but be warned...trackballs can be addictive!
28 Works on my Linux machine
RedHat 7.1 plug and go. No problems so far. Its built well and feels solid. The wheel button is very slick and smooth. Can't comment on battery life yet, but I'm very pleased overall.
29 Great product, but need to get used to the button placement
would have prefered the buttons be farther apart but I'll get used to it.
Great product.
30 Great product, but need to get used to the button placement
would have prefered the buttons be farther apart but I'll get used to it.
Great product.
31 I love this mouse
the freedom of using a mouse wherever it's comfortable is just great!
32 Logitech did it again
Great trackball..... And contrary to a previous review Logitech has Mac drivers. They support OS 8.6-9.2.2 and OS X.
33 Under my thumb
One of the most popular pastimes in Singapore - after shopping, of course - is sending SMS messages on a mobile phone. The kids here really have trained thumbs. It's a good qualification for users of the Logitech TrackMan.
This gadget helped me clean up my desk - one cable less, mouse-pad out of the way. My two-year-old loves the red trackball although he misses yanking at the mouse cord. However, my PC co-user (and wife) cannot get used to the new toy. The shape of the Logitech TrackMan is too large for her hand, and she simply hates moving the cursor with the trackball. I have to plug in the traditional mouse for her whenever she wants to use the PC (the software supplied with the Logitech TrackMan handles this operation nicely, no big deal).
I'm quite happy with the Logitech TrackMan, but it has some weaknesses: (1) the sender unit has to be on the table for the mouse to receive the signals properly. It can not be placed too far away from the mouse; (2) for precision work the traditional mouse is superior to a trackball device - moving the cursor with a movement of the mouse-on-a-cord yields more precise results than using the thumb on the trackball, especially for click-and-drag operations; (3) speed - I move the cursor faster with the old mouse-on-a-cord.
Bottom-line: a product with good value for its price, very useful if you have only limited space on your desk - but you have to get used to it. One thumb up (the left one, the right one is on the trackball).
34 pretty darn good
First, what's this trackball doing under the mice category?
This trackball is so comfortable it's like it becomes part of my hand. The thumb control has taken some getting used to since I just switched from a finger controlled one, but I'm getting along fine. My opinion is finger ones are a little easier to control, but thumb ones tend to be more comfortable in the hand. And I love not having the extra cord on my desk.
If anyone has gotten annoyed at the pointer not tracking well during sudden movements, just download the most recent driver from the logitech website. The enclosed version can't handle sudden movements when the acceleration feature is used, causing the pointer to stutter. This is why it gets 4 stars instead of 5. But it's an easy fix and now I love it even more.
35 The best for graphic artists
I've used just about every pointing device available. Trackpoints are the worst. Touchpads are pretty bad, difficult to control, and you keep scrolling in areas and clicking on things that you never intended. Mice are okay, except (among other things) that fairly often I have observed people (including myself) clicking and missing--the pointer was on the target, but when you released the left button, you twitched and so nothing happens. Also, mice will wear you out after a while; I find a lot of muscle tension at the end of a day. Trackballs avoid these problems. With these devices, when you've got the pointer exactly where you want it, take your thumb off the ball and then click--this is especially good for novices. Trackballs generally give greater control and, when it comes to moving the pointer across the screen, just a tiny thumb movement takes you from corner to corner (if you adjust the motion properly in the control panel).
The Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel is the best trackball I've seen, and I've owned a bunch of them. It has all the features mentioned above and is very ergonomic and relaxing to use. When I cruise the internet, I sit almost motionless, concentrating totally on the information being displayed. Oddly enough, I do recommend playing some solitaire to develop the unconscious feel for the device. One nice feature (a point of distinction): this device uses radio frequency communication and does not require line of sight. I have used it on a table in the middle of the room, the desk being against the wall, without problem (I have a fairly large monitor).
Could the Logitech be improved? Yes. There's room for another button under the ring finger. The scroll wheel could be a little smoother (sometimes you move it one notch and nothing happens, but it's not a big deal, just move it another notch). Something that probably could not be improved is its apparent indestructability; it fell from my hand as I was changing batteries and, trying to catch it, wound up slamming it into the hardwood floor. I was somewhat awed to find that it still worked.
All in all, I recommend this pointing device above all others.
36 Love the feel
This cordless mouse simply feels great in my hand. I've owned about 10 different mouses and this one pleases me because it feels like part of my hand rather than part of the PC. I find that my thumb moves the trackball effortlessly while my index finger shifts almost without thought between the wheel and buttons. I seem to get consistent communication between the mouse and the receiver as I've not noticed any performance problems. Batteries last about a year and the mouse tells you when they are getting low by posting an alert.
Also, I share this mouse with my two children. It's been dropped on a hardwood floor more than I probably know about. And it still works.
Excellent design and reliable service. I hope this review helps.
37 The Best Possible Mouse Option
I love this mouse.
Is that reason enough for you to want one too? Maybe not. So, I'll explain.
The design is perfect. It fits my hand nicely. The buttons are easy to use and I'm never accidentally hitting one when I mean to hit the other. And that track ball! Superb!
Yeah...it could be slightly more smooth but keeping it clean and not being too intense with it have helped me operate it without any real difficulty.
Besides, the fact that I don't need to move a mouse all over the place is just so wonderful. Holding it still and just manipulating the track ball is definitely my style.
I'll admit that regular mouse use isn't the ultimate in drudgery....but if you try this mouse, you'll never be satisfied about another mouse with less to offer again.
The only feature I'm not wild about is the scroll wheel. For fast scrolling it is great...but when you want to scroll just a tiny little bit, rely on holding the right mouse button down and working the track ball -- similar to what you'd do with a conventional mouse.
But there is so much to appreciate in this gadget. The very fact that it is wireless for instance. I've always been irritated when a conventional mouse cord got in the way of other things on my work area. No problem here!
I also think the design of this mouse is wonderful. It just looks cool. Another plus.
If you're looking to replace an older mouse, consider this one. And I hope you will love your's too!
38 Trackball and Wireless-------Unbeatable
This is my first use of a trackball and I far prefer it to moving the whole mouse around. Very smooth action and precise. The wireless feature is perfect. Line of sight is not needed. Totally frees up the mouse with no cord. Just makes it a clearner operation. I got use to the trackball with my thumb in a day or two of use. Now I wouldn't trade for anything.
39 Awesome piece of equipment
My first trackball, and very good at that. Works upto 4' away. Also, the trackball is easy and very intuitive for use.
40 Best trackball ive ever used!!
This is the greatest trackball ive ever used, motion is smooth and never jumps or skips across the screen. The included Mouseware software made it easy to install, and also included a nifty dinosaur cursor theme:) The built in scroll wheel works great and the fact this trackball is cordless made my desk alot neater. Logitech is GREAT:)
41 Trackballs are no good
The Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel has the following drawbacks, some of them endemic to all trackballs, some of them unique to this product:
1. For _precision_ mouse movements (such as using AutoCad), using the trackman ball with your thumb is like balancing a plate on a pin--I would rather use a touchpad.
2. At least in my office, the RF signal is "line of sight", so your receiver has to be within 2-3 feet of the device.
3. Get an optical mouse instead; more accuracy.
4. When the batteries run out, be prepared to navigate using your keyboard until you reinstall new batteries.
5. Only advantage I can see is if you have very limited desktop space.
42 No Mac support
I bought this because of the design. However the Mouseware software does not work on a Mac. It conflicts with Apple's software and Logitech has not updated it or fixed the problems. Unfortunately all manufacturers of mice provide poor support for Mac, so if you want to use this item, you will have to pay an additional $20 for the shareware program "USB Mouse Overdrive" to get it to work.
43 perfect for limited space
I love this trackball mouse. I have been using Trackman Marble Wheel version for the past few years. It was great also, but with limited desk space at work, the Cordless version is better. With a keyboard, calculator and books/binders/papers needed on my desk, it is easy to get the mouse out of the way and still use it. My next goal is a cordless keyboard!
The only complaint that I have is that the "wheel" button from the Cord to Cordless has been reduced in space. It used to occupy a almost full size button space, and now only the wheel itself is placed in between the R and L buttons. Your hand used to be able to rest with index, middle and ring finger on L, Wheel, and R buttons. Now, you really can only use your index and middle fingers on the R and L and move one of them to the wheel when you need it. I do not find it as comfortable. But, I can live with that inconvenience in comparison with the benefits.
44 Great
I got this mouse as a birthday present and I LOVE it!! The trackball is quick and responsive, and the shape is comfortable in your hand. I highly recommend this.
