Standard Mouse or Roller Ball???

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Vaughn

Just wondering if anyone had any experiences or comments regarding the difference between using a standard mouse or rollerball mouse while trading. TIA, Vaughn
 
I love trackballs. I have replaced all my mouse/mice with trackballs. I am using 4 of them. Logitech.

I like it that I don't have to move the mouse. I can roll the ball very quickly. Much more efficient than mouse. I like the design with a big ball than a small one. The wireless trackballs are no good. It kind of dropped dead and didn't work any more. Called Logitech twice. Each time they sent me a replacement. I have 3 of them total, all went dead. Just got fed up and now only use wired ones.
 
I'm feeling like the ball is not giving me the control on the DOM that I might find with a standard mouse. I'll have to try it out on the SIM. I've been using a wired MS roller unit that a gamer gave me. I'm used to it now, but I don't feel I have the control I'd like to have when things get crazy. Course, if I'd relax a bit, that would help. Anyway, thanx for your input.
 
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I love trackballs. I have replaced all my mouse/mice with trackballs. I am using 4 of them. Logitech.

I like it that I don't have to move the mouse. I can roll the ball very quickly. Much more efficient than mouse. I like the design with a big ball than a small one. The wireless trackballs are no good. It kind of dropped dead and didn't work any more. Called Logitech twice. Each time they sent me a replacement. I have 3 of them total, all went dead. Just got fed up and now only use wired ones.
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+1 on the Logitech. They are better ergonomically designed than the Microsoft version.
 
Microsoft optical wireless mouse. I havn't had to change the battery in mine in 10 months or so. Also, use a mouse pad with a wrist rest. I also do fine with notebook finger pads. Make sure you adjust the mouse software settings to suit you.
 
Quote from Vaughn:

Just wondering if anyone had any experiences or comments regarding the difference between using a standard mouse or rollerball mouse while trading. TIA, Vaughn
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Either. Whichever you like. Both are just "pointing devices".
 
Used to have a 3M ergonomic "stick" and after getting used to it loved it for trading (thumb on the button). Unfortunately due to rsi I had to move away from it and am now using a Kensington trackball after trying out Logitech and some praised older Microsoft ones. I love the "dial ring" (for lack of a better name) around the actual ball which is similar in function to a wheel on a mouse.

I got the cheapest model to try this out but am considering to get the Kensington flagship trackball. Don't want to go back to a mouse / 3 M joystick-like / touchpad / keyboard stick (IBM thinkpad keyoard)

Maria
 
Used a Logitech trackball (the one with the big ball) for a while to prevent RSI. It was effective, also very pleasant to use. You will be a bit slower, though.

I now use a mouse again, but I use my right and left hand alternately to spread the burden.
 
I had tried the Kensington trackball too but their design didn't work too well for me. I like them that:

1) Their trackballs are bigger - I always like a larger trackball than a smaller one.
2) They have a scrolling wheel (designed as a ring around the trackball). Good for browsing web pages.

What I didn't like is their base, the casing. Too big. My desk space is very tight. No room for me to put 2 trackballs side by side. So I stay with the Logitech's slimmer design. I wish Logitech would give me a scrolling wheel though. They do only with their model that has a smaller trackball.
 
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