can it be used to scroll? Thank you all very much for taking the time to answer. I think I will pick the Kensington orbit trackball.
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not that I know of it can not scroll,I like it because you don't have to move the whole mouse around the ball does it but I'm not sure about scrolling with it.
1557750
It doesn't scroll in text, but when you left click on the scroll bar to the right of the screen, you can roll the ball down to scroll. It is not as easy as a scroll mouse but easier than a traditional mouse.
1557751
You can grab the scroll bar and use the track ball to move it. Hope that answers your question.
1557752
I do not think so...at least I have not found a way to get it to scroll. It was a trade-off for being either left- or right-handed capable.
1557753
It does not have a scroll wheel on it, no, but it does have the forward/back buttons easy access on the buttons.
2211032
The Leap Motion can be used as a mouse but requires complex handling and clicking is very tricky sometimes,...I wouldn't count on it...
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There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when I am using my left hand. There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when... » Read More There is a touch pad on both sides of the trackball that you swipe up or down to scroll. The positioning of the touch pads make it so I can use this mouse with either hand. The only caution I have is that you do not touch the top of the mouse while you are operating the trackball. I have small hands, so when using the trackball with my right hand, I usually put my thumb on the left button, my index finger on the track ball, the middle finger above the touch pads on the mouse where it can easily be put to use on scroll pad, and my ring finger on the right button. I invert this position when I am using my left hand. « Show Less
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In the Mac OS, there's a system preference called "Mouse" that allows you to set tracking speed (which works for any input device; mouse, trackball, etc.). I would imagine Windows has something along the lines of this as well. Have you looked around in -- what is it called in Windows? Control Panels?
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Personally i would go with the trackpad because mouse doesnt have touch click capabilities, the touch on the mouse Only lets you scroll
2112022
I had carpal tunnel surgery on both my wrists. I would NEVER use a regular mouse. I LOVE the trackball!!
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I couldn't help but post this hilarious tidbit from CDW:Kensington SlimBlade(TM) TrackballMfg. Part: K72327US | CDW Part: 1658895This product was discontinued as of Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Call for availability.Trackball - wired - USB - graphite, ruby red
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I know the keyboard will work if the mouse is turned off, so I would guess that a wired trackball might work. But, I cannot verify that to be true. Reference the Chiclet style keys, what you see in their enlarged photo is what you get. This keyboard is similar to the old wired style keyboard. There is one thing that I do like, I have had other keyboards that certain painted letters wear off, and so far, this was has not.
2014003
Not as far as I could tell. (That is why I returned it!) I searched and searched Online & downloaded the Logitech Software and I never could get it to scroll. Because "Scrolling" is one of the most important aspects of a mouse - it was a "no-brainer" to return it. I had gotten "Free" shipping costs and - so - had to bite the $8 pr $9 in shipping costs & sent it back anyways.
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Track pack is not the best, especially if you are used to Mac's superior track pad but its doable. Just use it with light touch, heavy force tends to make it jumpy. I just light touch and slight tab instead of pressing down seem to resolve the jumpiness issue.
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I use the Kensington trackball software that you can download on their site. There's an option, that when you click both the left and right buttons at the same time, to mimic the middle mouse button click, which functions as a scroll lock.
1841691
Yes, there is a scroll wheel that surrounds the trackball itself and works just like the scroll wheel of a mouse. It takes a little getting used to it, but I love it.
1180650
The trackpad works similarly, but there's no side scroll wheel function I can find. It does have the neat feature of press-down 'button' area at the lower (closest to you) edge of the pad. It clicks and gives feedback. Otherwise it seems to function as any other trackpad.
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Hi,The answer is a tentative 'yes'.You can use this on the track pad, but it isn't as responsive as a dedicated tablet (i.e.: A Wacom Tablet).Saying that, using the stylus is more accurate than your finger. You will need to press down a bit with the stylus but it does work.
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Well, I think so. The small left click button I believe will turn it on and off. I never did use it to scroll while I had mine hooked up. I don't think it is worth the price it is fetching now, but I will say it is the very best mouse I have ever used, for comfort and precision and speed. I am using the Logitech Marble and it is ok but not as good as the FX.
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I think it can be used as normal mouse in Mac without any specify behavior like scroll, etc. Because the software IntelliPoint is only for Windows.
1740001
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).