Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Review

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Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Review

(*est. $60)

This page is part of a larger ConsumerSearch report on Computer Mice and Trackballs which includes more reviews, analysis and a summary of the top-rated models.

What the reviewers like:
Experts say that the Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical eases strain on fingers. It is comfortable to use once you get used to it. It has two scroll wheels and three programmable buttons. Tracking is precise.

What the reviewers don't like:
Like any trackball, the Logitech TrackMan has a lengthy adjustment period. Some of that involves mastering the software. The device is not suitable for gaming. A minority of reviewers complain that the receiver has short range, more buttons would help and that the ball is too small.

Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical review highlights

Trackballs have faded in popularity because of technological improvements in mice. Most reviews claim a trackball is less likely to cause repetitive stress injuries. Multiple reviewers say that adjusting to a trackball takes weeks, and even then some people still prefer mice. If you know you want a trackball, the preponderance of owner-written reviews gives the nod to the Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical over the Kensington Expert Mouse (*est. $85), its closest competitor.

The best review of the Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical trackball comes from a rather unlikely source -- CounsellingResource.com, a website for mental health professionals. What makes this review valuable is that it compares the Logitech trackball with its closest competitor, the Kensington Expert Mouse optical USB trackball (*est. $85). We also found a large number of user reviews at Amazon.com for the Logitech TrackMan. Reviews at other sites are older and lack valid comparisons, but might still have something to offer.

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Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Reviews
*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Amazon.com
Logitech Trackman Reviews
Contributors to Amazon.com

The Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical has lots of user reviews, making this one of the better resources for current opinions. Individual reviews list particular pros or cons, and the overall rating is a good indication of how happy users are with the TrackMan.

2. CounsellingResource.com
Hardware Review: Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical
Dr. Greg Mulhauser

This website is devoted to mental health, but Dr. Greg Mulhauser reviews the Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical as an option to prevent repetitive stress injuries. The review includes comparisions between the Logitech trackball and the competing Kensington Expert Mouse. Dr. Mulhauser likes both, but gives the edge to the Logitech TrackMan.

3. R4NT.com
Logitech Trackman Review
So-CoAddict
Feb. 2005

Reviewer "So-CoAddict" mentions previously trying a Kensington trackball, but makes no comparisons. He or she thinks the trackball will prevent aggravation of the finger pain that caused switching from a mouse.

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Logitech Cordless TrackMan Optical Review