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I've always considered Microsoft's Trackball Explorer the best pointing device I've come across (oh I wish Microsoft could stick to making hardware!). Apparentl
by scbrg 5y ago
I've always considered Microsoft's Trackball Explorer the best pointing device I've come across (oh I wish Microsoft could stick to making hardware!). Apparently I'm not alone, since they go for hundreds of dollars on the second hand market.
It looks like Ploopy's Classic Trackball comes fairly close to the form factor. Very tempted :-)
- Clewza313 5y agoPer the site, the fully assembled retail price for the Ploopy Classic would be $209.99-$227.49 CAD if it wasn't out of stock. Even the DIY kit runs $139.99-$157.49 CAD depending on options. https://ploopy.co/shop/classic-trackball-full-kit/ https://ploopy.co/shop/classic-trackball-full-kit/
- h2odragon 5y agoI'll pop up and mention that Elecom makes a worthy successor to the MS Trackball; and in small and large sizes, to boot. I kill keyboards and trackballs and my elecom's have been at least as sturdy as the MS Trackballs were. Easier to clean, too. https://forum.trackballs.eu/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=58 https://forum.trackballs.eu/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=58
- john_yaya 5y agoSeconded on the Trackball Explorer, it was an absolute joy. The day I started using one, I immediately went out and purchased a backup. They’re both dead now.