[linux-audio-user] ot-ish : trackballs

[Paul Coccoli]

On 10/12/06, Arnold Krille <arnold.krille at gmail.com> wrote:
> 2006/10/11, greg <gkjoyce at gmail.com>:
> > Just wondering if anybody has any experience using trackballs.  I have
> > the impression that it would be more ergonomic and might offer better
> > precision/control for selections, etc. It looks like Kensington($$$) and
> > logitech are the only companies making them now.
>
> I do have a logitech trackball, one with the ball under the thumb. I love it!
>
> And to get back on topic for audio: Its really nice if you have to
> usethe computer live, there is not much space needed for the mouse
> driving around and it want slip from the rack as likely as a mouse.
> Most times I just put the trackball on a lesser used section of the
> mixer and be happy.
>
> Oh, and forget the touchpads in laptops, they might be okay if you
> have your laptop on your knees but I find them impractical for any
> serious work...
>
> Arnold
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I don't have trackball, because if I did I would play Centipede,
Millipede, and Missile Command all day long.