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Expert Reviews (3)
User Reviews (584)
ok - but not good!
By UK Guest (reviewstop.co.uk) Read the full review
Used to use a Logitech Trackman Marble and found it nice and easy but wanted the extra function of scroll wheel/button. Thought th...
Jan, 2005
2005-01-04
Microsoft Trackball Optical
By UK Guest (reviewstop.co.uk) Read the full review
A five button Trackball sounds good. However the extra outer buttons are so hard to reach that they are virtually usless and the t...
Nov, 2004
2004-11-22
Comfort, Speed and Control
By UK Guest (reviewstop.co.uk) Read the full review
as a Logitech user, I have always preferred Trackballs and the Microsoft Trackball Optical is the best. I have large hand and am n...
Nov, 2004
2004-11-01
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Manufacturer's Description
Trackball Optical combines a thumb-operated trackball with IntelliEye optical technology for superior precision and accuracy. Designed to be thumb-operated, the ball is conveniently located for easy control. Trackball Optical has an ergonomic design that supports your entire hand and fingers. The wheel makes scrolling simple without using scroll bars and helps you work 25% more efficiently. With no rollers or gears to clean Trackball Optical will stay precise, as if it were "brand new." The...
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Review summary for the Microsoft Trackball Optical
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alaTest has collected and analysed 587 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality. The design is also appreciated.
We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Mouse & Pointing Devices the Microsoft Trackball Optical is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 63/100 = Good quality.
May, 2012
2012-05-22
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop - Review
By (automatedhome.co.uk)
First impressions are that the keyboard is big: 455mm wide by 235mm deep (this increases to 270mm if you add the optional wrist support). It also stands tall - 55mm at it's highest point. The mouse is a good size, a simple enough shape but comfortable...
The keyboard and mouse are finished in two-tone dark grey and silver. This looks better than it sounds, and it's better in the flesh than in some of the advertisement pictures. While, for the most part, the quality of molding for the keys was fine, on...
May, 2003
2003-05-13
No rating
Microsoft Trackball Optical and Explorer Video Review
By Microsoft Corporation (3dgameman.com)
Microsoft Trackball Optical and Explorer
Jan, 2008
2008-01-25
No rating
Microsoft TrackBall Optical
By Julien JAY (activewin.com)
Every computer user knows that using a classic mouse is painful and can even causes wrist pain (after intensive hours of use) that imply some breaks needed to be taken: the exact opposite of productivity those today businesses need....
Comfort of use ; Cool dark design ; Improved IntelliEye technology ; Two programmable buttons ; Exceptional features rich drivers
The trackball shell smells like rubber
The Microsoft TrackBall Optical is a great addition to the vast and astonishing Microsoft hardware family. Microsoft once again (it becomes habit) revolutionized the computing world by revamping the TrackBall concept making this device almost...
Microsoft, probably one of the most innovative hardware suppliers of the world has just released (that'll be massively available in November) a new pointing device named Microsoft TrackBall Optical. If the concept isn’t really new as TrackBall exists...
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alaTest has collected and analysed 19 user reviews of the Microsoft Trackball Optical from amazon.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2000 to Feb, 2006. The average user rating from amazon.co.uk is 82 out of 100.
alaTest has collected and analysed 5 user reviews of the Microsoft Trackball Optical from reviewstop.co.uk. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2002 to Jan, 2005. The average user rating from reviewstop.co.uk is 72 out of 100.
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ok - but not good!
Used to use a Logitech Trackman Marble and found it nice and easy but wanted the extra function of scroll wheel/button. Thought th...
Microsoft Trackball Optical
A five button Trackball sounds good. However the extra outer buttons are so hard to reach that they are virtually usless and the t...
Comfort, Speed and Control
as a Logitech user, I have always preferred Trackballs and the Microsoft Trackball Optical is the best. I have large hand and am n...
good, but strange at first
I have one of these trackballs, although i found it strange at first it does seem to be rather nice to use, and i perticularly lik...
alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Microsoft Trackball Optical from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Dec, 2008 to Dec, 2008. The average user rating from cnet.com is 100 out of 100.
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great mouse. I could never go back
I never once suspected that this mouse cost almost $250. I inherited it from my dad after he ditched his desktop for a laptop and I would have never E
great mouse. I could never go back
I never once suspected that this mouse cost almost $250. I inherited it from my dad after he ditched his desktop for a laptop and I would have never E
alaTest has collected and analysed 58 user reviews of the Microsoft Trackball Optical from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Apr, 2003 to Apr, 2012. The average user rating from newegg.com is 78 out of 100.
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Nice
Very accurate, very good mouse. My overall game play has actually improved A bit bulky, but not bad
It's a ok mouse but I wouldn't reccomend it
I am already looking for a different mouse. It works pretty good It doesn't really feel comfortable in my hand, I keep accidently hitting the foward
Smoooooooth!!!
I have intellipoint in my startup menu under "configsys" maybe that is why it works so well. (Just Guessing) Works great with windows 7 (32bit) No Is
problems with USB 2, feet get sticky
I finally called Microsoft to complain and they immediately sent me a replacement. The new one does exactly the same thing. So for now, the mouse stay
alaTest has collected and analysed 427 user reviews of the Microsoft Trackball Optical from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Feb, 2001 to Jul, 2010. The average user rating from amazon.com is 76 out of 100.
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One of the best trackballs ever made
One of the best trackballs ever made I hesitated at first all those years ago when I first saw this design in a shop. Still, I bought it for an off-si
Bring this mouse back to production!
Bring this mouse back to production! I have owned one of these for nearly 10 years now. It is simply the best. Sure I use conventional mice and touc
Old, yes. But an antique? nope.
Old, yes. But an antique? nope. After using a trackball at work, I was inspired to buy one of these well over a decade ago. The trackball continued
Love it
Love it My partner cannot get the hang of this mouse easily and complains about it. I love it. I'm shocked by the current price - I think I bought
Microsoft Trackball Optical
Microsoft Trackball Optical: product specifications
Brand
Microsoft
Header
Compatibility
Mac / PC/PC
Country Kits
N/a
Localization
English / French / German/English / French / Italian
Manufacturer
Microsoft
Model
Optical
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Microsoft Trackball
Input Device
Buttons Qty
5
Connectivity Technology
Wired
Form Factor
External
Interface (DB)
PS/2 / USB
Movement Detection Technology
Optical
Type
Mouse / Trackball/Trackball
Miscellaneous
Colour
Black
Microsoft Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification
Certified for Windows Vista
Service & Support
Type
5 years warranty
System Requirements
OS Required
Apple MacOS 8.5.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3 or later/Apple MacOS 8.5.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 98 / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP3 or later
Manufacturer's Description
Trackball Optical combines a thumb-operated trackball with IntelliEye optical technology for superior precision and accuracy. Designed to be thumb-operated, the ball is conveniently located for easy control. Trackball Optical has an ergonomic design that supports your entire hand and fingers. The wheel makes scrolling simple without using scroll bars and helps you work 25% more efficiently. With no rollers or gears to clean Trackball Optical will stay precise, as if it were "brand new." The IntelliEye sensor scans 1, 500 times per second, resulting in smooth, controlled movement. IntelliEye optical technology gives consumers more precision, control and accuracy. Trackball Optical is the ultimate trackball combining IntelliEye optical technology popularized in IntelliMouse Explorer with a wheel and five programmable buttons.
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