Cardboard hell Nov 19, 2009
The firm sells 90 different models of mouse - trackballs, sculpted mice to fit different hand shapes, mice to be used centrally rather than at the side, joysticks for people with hand tremors and mice designed to force the hand into a particular position. Some ergonomic processes can be resented of course. (BBC News -- UK)
Apple roundup: Macbook, iMac and Magic Mouse Oct 27, 2009
There are no scroll wheels or trackballs. You can configure it to right-click but, because it's touch-sensitive, you need to lift your left-click finger (usually the index) off the surface for it to register it properly. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
RIM's Vastly Improved BlackBerry Storm Oct 16, 2009
Touchpads, Not Trackballs. Of course, RIM is not abandoning physical keyboards anytime soon. (BusinessWeek)
The Future Has No Moving Parts (Or Hard Disks or Keyboards…) Oct 6, 2009
Mice had trackballs, which rotated physical metal bars inside the mouse to register movement on X and Y axes. Now mice use light to detect movement. (Datamation)
The Origin of the Computer Mouse Aug 19, 2009
Mice grew more ergonomic over time and have adopted trackballs, lasers and LEDs, but the premise is the same the and turns that information into binary code that it can understand and plot on a display screen. Engelbart originally invented the mouse as a way to navigate his oNLine System , a precursor of the that allowed computer users to share information stored on their computers. (Scientific American)
Cover Story: Remote Revolution May 26, 2009
Equipment-vendor UEI's Ammari said that in the last 12 months, cable operators have begun expressing more interest in new concepts for navigation, such as trackballs, touchpads or gesture-based controls. But the importance of advanced features will always be weighed by the cost, said Panasonic chief technology officer Paul Liao. (Multichannel News)
Does Your Phone Need Virus Protection? Apr 15, 2009
My favorite hardware guy in Los Angeles prefers trackballs to mice and has been trying to convert me for a long time. I tell him that trackballs are great I just prefer the ones with the trackball on the bottom. (Fox News)
Finding The Best Ergonomic Mouse Apr 5, 2009
Mouse alternatives such as trackballs and other devices that allow the cursor to be controlled with the eyes, feet, or by other means. According to of the two types of traditional computer mouse styles the type that incorporates a built in wrist rest reduce some of the risks associated with mouse use, but at the same time the ergonomic mice were also much less comfortable to use at first and required a bit of adjustment by the users. (Suite101.com)
Making autoportraits easier Mar 5, 2009
Trackballs are unique in that they require little desk space - they're stationary, unlike mice - and offer a unique and highly accurate scrolling mechanism. The ball itself is made of heavy red plastic and the base has four buttons - left and right click along with two special buttons for media and on-screen viewing control. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
