| | |  | | Home » Logitech Trackman Marble Trackball - Optical - USB - 2 x Button | | | | | | | Description: | | TRACKBALL | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.85 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 404 reviews |
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68 of 71 found the following review helpful:
 Former Large Trackball UserApr 24, 2009
By M. Simon
I used to use the trackballs with "Cue Balls" and wheels. When my last one gave out (I bought a bunch on sale) my mate bought this one. I was sceptical because of the small ball. I do engineering work and I need precise movements. I used this for a few hours before I decided I'd never go back. Plus the optical technology is a lot easier to clean than the rubber wheels of the old style trackballs. And the price is very right.
138 of 150 found the following review helpful:
By any name, it's mightier than the mouse.Apr 14, 2009
By Joseph Ekaitis
"author of Collinsfort Village"
Originally called the Logitech Marble Mouse Trackball, the TrackMan Marble Trackball is the superior alternative to the mouse. Unlike a mouse, it sits in one place and your fingers use that big burgundy ball to move the pointer. Your thumb does the clicking and once you get accustomed to it, using a mouse will seem quaint and clunky.
Long before the optical mouse rose to fame, Logitech was already employing optical technology in the TrackMan Marble and its siblings. Pop out the ball and you'll find a small rectangular window. Behind that window are an infrared LED and the sensor. Together, they track the movement of the marble's leopard spots. It might not be as sexy as the bright red glow of a conventional non-laser optical mouse but it gets the job done with more precision and comfort. The TrackMan Marble is even ambidextrous, allowing lefties to use it as easily as righties.
If you're wondering about scrolling without a wheel, it all depends on the operating system. With the Logitech Control Center software installed on a Mac, the mini-buttons scroll up and down. With Windows running Logitech SetPoint, configure the mini button nearest your thumb for Autoscroll. This turns the ball into a variable-speed scroll control that's as easy to master as a wheel.
39 of 41 found the following review helpful:
Great mouse! Logitech keeps making winners.Apr 18, 2009
By MariaNYC
"MariaNYC"
Since I had to give up my PS/2 port Trackman Marble FX mouse, this model was the only alternative. The design is gentle on the hand. It is perfect for lots of clicking, whether you work with Photoshop or with lots of cells in Excel worksheets, your hand will thank you. It is accurate too. The price is reasonable, thus making it a good alternative to the USB version of the Trackman Marble FX, which goes for $150 and is no longer easily found in most stores. Once you try this style of mice, the other models are simply no longer a choice.
24 of 27 found the following review helpful:
 Kensington K72337US Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring is far SUPERIORDec 21, 2009
By DanC
I bought the Logitech optical marble trackball mouse; used it for 2 weeks; MAJOR PROBLEM: no scroll wheel. The software that comes with it lets you scroll with just a click, HOWEVER, it did not work for all applications: For some websites the scrolling was fine, but for others - including my email on AOL and GMAIL - it did not work at all; and on some sites the scrolling was very hard to control.
I then bought the KENSIGNTON K72337US ORBIT TRACKBALL WITH SCROLL RING for PC or Mac. FAR SUPERIOR! First of all, there's no software to install - you plug into your USB and you're ready to go, just like a regular mouse. Then, the SCROLL RING is fantastic - it's even better than the scroll wheel on a regular mouse. It gives you better control and a greater scrolling range than the scroll wheel on a regular mouse. Also, the Kensington is not as bulky as the Logitech.
I returned the Logitech and am happily using the Kensington for over 2 months now.
Kensington K72337US Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring for PC or Mac
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Great for tight spacesMay 11, 2009
By M. Collins
These are really much better than those darn mouses. I do a lot of graphic design and photo work and with mice I would always run out of space on my desk and have to back track constantly. These are great in that they stay in the same place. It is also very precise and offers much greater control. I wouldn't buy anything else as long as this is available.
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