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Trackball for OS 10.4.7?
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iChelle
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Jul 5, 2006, 02:45 PM
 
Hi all
Can anyone suggest a compatible trackball for OS 10.4.7 (on a MacBook)? I tried using my old one (Macally) and it doesn't work. I tried the apple wireless mouse but I much prefer a trackball (for design work).

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plastiqueusa
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Jul 5, 2006, 03:30 PM
 
I've got a Kensington Expert Mouse (it's actually a trackball) which works well; there's a universal binary driver/preference pane for Kensington mice and trackballs, so you should have good luck with that brand.
     
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Jul 5, 2006, 07:22 PM
 
thanks for the suggestion. wow, the kensington expert mouse is expensive. i don't want to spend that much on a trackball =\ any other options in like the $30-$40 range? how about the kensington turbo trackball? its on amazon for $36?
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Jul 5, 2006, 07:33 PM
 
Kensington will probably work; there are a couple of trackball models they make.
     
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Jul 5, 2006, 08:16 PM
 
i've got a kensington orbit optical; works great (even tho no scroll wheel)
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iChelle  (op)
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Jul 6, 2006, 12:16 AM
 
^ that looks like a winner. thanks!!
however, just curious, would the logitech optical marble mouse work w/10.4.7? i love this trackball, i use it at work...
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