Does the scroll wheel spin freely or does it 'ratchet' when used? Thanks!
60697
It does have a rachet feel which is very light, it is not an issue for me. Does not affect my scrolling.
60698
It has a ratchet movement although it is very subtle. If you press down it rolls freely.
60699
The scroll wheel doesn't spin freely. It "clicks" or "ratchets" into the next position on the wheel, but it does so extremely smoothly. I have very little issue with either kind of mouse you have referred to, but I haven't felt much of a difference between this and a free spinner if you will. You may have stronger feelings on the matter, of course.
2137253
It stops spinning under normal use. I haven't experienced it scrolling backwards by itself.
1860943
It is just like a normal mouse and you have to move the whole thing. It does have a wheel button that you could use for scroll locking and moving the mouse to move down the page and such.
1168285
It actually does both. There is a button just below the scroll wheel that changes the 'mode' between clicky and completely fluid. The fluid mode makes the wheel free-spinning, so you can actually 'flick' the wheel and it'll keep spinning after you take your finger off.
1471626
Owner since Jan. 2011, the scroll wheel works beautifully, I have/ had no problem with the mouse yet. The wheel also has rubber padding around it, feels great, and even after all the gaming usage. Hope it helps.
124705
Nope - it is ratcheting when you rotate backwards, but the wheel wouldn't rotate backward. Only forward ride.
1788656
My experience is that it scrolls as smoothly as you scroll the wheel. Generally works quite smoothly for me.
406782
No issue with the scroll wheel. Try taking battery out and then re-inserting.
1168286
It does both, but I rarely use the ratcheted wheel. I love it to scroll through long pages like so fast!
1286629
It's a clicker, but it's a very loose click. There are gradations in the wheel, but it's still very easy to scroll with little actual force.
195657
It's toggle-able between smooth and click scroll. Click scroll may be loose depending on your preference. Seems fine for me.
144311
The scroll wheel tilts left and right; and my guess is that it will work with linux. However, since I don't use linux (I work only with Mac), I can't answer your question.
1973499
Middle click is two at the same time. Given dexterity, it can be awkward. The scroll ring is only a ring. Applications define its smoothness. Some are jumpy.
2204274
There is no scroll wheel. The top of the mouse acts like a track pad so you click and hold and move another finger to operate it. It is kind of a track pad/mouse hybrid. I love it but it may not work quite so well for you if the scroll wheel is essential.
640152
Yes, but I must warn you, the scroll wheel is awful! It free spins when you move the mouse with no restraint. So it randomly scrolls all over... Defective if you ask me...
2108984
The button below the wheel toggles the wheel between "smooth" scrolling and "notched" scrolling. It's mechanical and is not usable as a button for computer input.
177838
yes it is smooth scroll (with no clicks). That's why I bought it and love it!