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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Device (after a breaking it in), 14 Nov 2003
The thing that drew me towards the Trackman was it's ergonomics and the multi function buttons. The fact that it looks great was also a factor!When it arrived the installation was easy, no hiccups at all. Assigning the buttons is no problem and the hardware operates perfectly. The only problem was with me. I had been using a regular mouse with a gel pad for ages, and I couldn't get used to dropping my wrist onto the desk. My hand hurt, my shoulder hurt and I was very annoyed that the ergonomics weren't kicking in. I took about three weeks before it clicked (pardon the pun). Now, I am used to it and I can't remember when I didn't have it. It feels very natural when you're working with it. Also the multi-function buttons mean less trips across the screen with the cursor. I am pretty happy overall with my purchase and would recommend this product to intensive computer users. Pros:
- Natural Feel (eventually)
- Multi-Function buttons
- Good mouse movement and responsiveness
- No need for mouse mat, mouse is not confined to within a foot of the computer
- Looks great
- Stops your boss or anyone else from using your computer
- You can leave a regular mouse connected at the same time Cons:
- Takes a few weeks to get used to the position
- Multi-function buttons cannot be assigned to any of the "F" keys. You're limited to the list they provide you, although this is fine for most regular uses, it can be a drawback for developers. It would be nice if buttons could be assigned to keystroke macros
- the little Lock button is not in a position you can get to easily
- Wouldn't be precise or responsive enough for gamers
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