On Thu, 10 May 2012, Michael Pavling wrote:
>> In particular, does anyone have any comments on the thumb controlled versus
>> finger controlled ones? I have had a perference for finger controlled, but the
>> thumb ones seem more common and give the added bonus of scroll wheels and
>> better positioned buttons.
>
> I've been using these these for years - and have at each of my regular
> desks (3 at the moment) and another in my laptop bag)
>
> http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Trackball-optical/dp/B00005NIMJ/
>
> I much prefer the thumb to middle-finger control as I found the finger
> control fired-off some RSI in the back of my hand.
My experiences are pretty similar to Michael's.
Back when we used to sometimes hold meetings at Jamies I bought a couple
of trackballs cheap from them.
One thumb (Microsoft branded) and one finger (Logitech) controlled and
experimented with both.
I much prefer the thumb controlled device as I also find the finger
controlled one causes strain across the back of my hand.
I've since bought another Logitech thumb controlled trackball which looks
very similar to the one in the link above, and I find them both
comfortable and easier to use on a crowded desk.
However it is also true that I don't do much work that requires precision
mouse movements like art work, mostly it is just simple point and click
activity.
Andy
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