Mouse vs Trackball?

EYK

EYK

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I know the title sounds a bit goofy, but the bottom line is if you're editing music on the computer you're using the mouse a lot. I've been using the trackpad on my laptop and it's been hell. I once had a logitech gaming mouse and that thing had some weight to it so the movement felt real fluid and accurate.

On the other hand I've been thinking a trackball might be nice.

To anyone that has used a trackball, how is the feel compared to using a mouse? Which do you prefer? Why?
 
I use a mouse but I'd like to get a trackball eventually because using a mouse at a desk eventually takes it's toll on your wrist. With the ball, you can use that somewhere with a more friendly angle to your arm. When my wrist starts hurting from using the mouse on the desk, I try and use the mouse on my leg for example. Doesn't work all that good, I'm sure results would be better with the ball.
 
I have a reg mouse, trackball mouse, trackpad on my laptop, and a trackball pad.

By far the hardest to use (until you get used to it) is the trackball mouse. When doing things very precise it is a pain in the ass.
The trackball pad I like the most because when I went to school and used the Icon D-Control, it is very similar to the ball that is built into that. It's all a matter of personal preference but I will tell you right now, it takes a long time to switch over to something else when your used to just a mouse.

Here is the trackball pad I have:
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Here is the trackball mouse I have:
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I never had a problem with my wrist hurting from using a mouse. Maybe its my mouse, or desk, or mousepad. What hurts is being used to a keyboard and mouse and using a laptop... Especially when your trying to zip through some work.
 
If you're having wrist problems, I'd suggest at least trying out a Wacom or similar drawing tablet - though it might seem a bit pointless/expensive if you're not doing any graphics work. It's not for everyone (me included), but on the other hand I do know a lot of people who just work with tablets.

As far as mice go, Logitech's Performance MX is the best I've encountered so far.
 
krushing said:
If you're having wrist problems, I'd suggest at least trying out a Wacom or similar drawing tablet - though it might seem a bit pointless/expensive if you're not doing any graphics work. It's not for everyone (me included), but on the other hand I do know a lot of people who just work with tablets.

As far as mice go, Logitech's Performance MX is the best I've encountered so far.
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Maybe wrist was wrong.

When I'm on the computer for extended periods I start getting "tennis elbow".
 
twarr said:
OH and the apple magic mouse is definately not worth the money. just sayin
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Just curious, why do you say that? I love my Magic Mouse and the price is not that bad at all considering everything it does. You can get one new for around $50 or a used on in great condition off eBay for around $25
I think the Magic Mouse is by far the best mouse Apple has made in a long time.
 
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The mouse can be a problem if you are repeating the same movements all the time, I find that using keyboard shortcuts and MIDI controllers helps because it breaks up those movements.
 
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