I just think they're neat. I hate traditional mice and trackpads. The trackpoint nipple thingy they have got on thinkpads is my favorite pointing device but that is not available on most keyboards, but it should be. Trackballs are my second favorite

  • LanyrdSkynrd [comrade/them, any]
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    2 days ago

    Back when I used computers for work I exclusively used trackballs because they're better for my carpal tunnel. I switched back to mice because they're better for games and I rarely use the computer for hours at a time anymore.

    I've been wanting a manufacturer to make a good combo trackball/mouse for ages. I think it could be an amazing input device if you could use the mouse part for big movements and the trackball for fine control.

    I found one on AliExpress, but it had poor quality sensors, a tiny ball, and no ability to adjust dpi independently.