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5.0 out of 5 stars For too long the only real option for a good thumb track ball mouse has been available from logitech ...
For too long the only real option for a good thumb track ball mouse has been available from logitech and even they reduced their range over time, leaving just the wireless m570 as the only one. What is unfortunate is they also cheaped out on some of the components used too (probably due to lack of competition) which often causes them to develop a fault with the buttons/switches (often registering double clicks or not at all). It seems like a very common problem and more than just annoying! It makes them unusable! This is what happened to mine of course and repairing/fixing the issue meant having to replace the switches (too much hassle) or purchasing another, which again was likely to get the same fault after an unacceptable amount of time considering the price.For a long time I searched for alternatives but many seemed to suffer from poor design and other annoyances/lack of features. Finally I stumbled across this Elecom EX-G M-XT3DRBK (Careful of the stupid naming scheme, there are a few variants!) so order it, but thinking again, its likely it would not be what I had hoped. Thankfully I was totally wrong, its been excellent so far. Not only is it a good replacement from the m570, its better in just about every way. It has more buttons and functions and has not developed any fault even after continuous abuse. It also has a nicer feel than the m570, especially the finish quality and shape as well as the button clicks (specifically the back/forward). It makes the m570 feel cheap in comparison IMO.It has 3 buttons + scroller + scroller tilt clicks left/right/center as well as the normally back forward buttons, it also has a high and low speed switch (I use mostly high). All the functions work using the default plug and play drivers, except for 1 of the 3 main buttons, but using Elecoms own driver/software can over come this and also has the added benefit of assigning anything to any of the above functions, including gesture options! The only thing is misses is the precision option, but that can be selected in windows mouse option and you are good to go. Just search for ELECOM Mouse Assistant (global) to find the download.The only slight annoyance (cant call it a fault) I could find was the smoothness when new, but this seems to have improved with use and now feels much smoother than the m570 ever did. The name of the product is also a bit stupid, Elecom really need to sort out their naming scheme as its just confusing, still it does not take much away from the product itself, which I would not hesitate to highly recommend to any looking for good thumb tracker ball.I believe this to be the best thumb tracker ball currently available on the market.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Mouse with only Minor Issues
I love thumb controlled trackballs, but there just aren't many options available these days except for the Logitech M570, which has all the usual build-quality issues I've come to expect from Logitech's increasingly shoddy devices, namely mouse buttons that become increasingly unreliable after only a few months of use.After chancing upon a recommendation to try Elecom I did so, and I haven't looked back; it's an excellent thumb-trackball with only a few minor niggles, which I'll try to summarise:Pros:1. Excellent design in terms of comfort, especially for someone with larger hands (but it should be comfortable for all).2. Flywheel scrolling with tilt for limited horizontal scrolling.3. Very good build quality with excellent mouse button switches.4. Solid battery life, with options to adjust wireless signal strength and tracking sensitivity for either faster speed or longer battery life.5. High DPI setting has very high precision with a bit of a practice; not sure if I'd use it for gaming, but any work requiring precision will benefit.Cons:1. Takes a little getting used-to; you might find yourself accidentally right-click a lot until you get used to it.2. Stock ball requires a lot of wear-in before it feels smooth, this may cause it to feel a grind-y for the first week or two of use. If you have a spare Logitech M570 ball not only does it fit, it feels a lot smoother straight away.3. Elecom software is incompatible with newer versions of macOS, meaning limited control of some functions, notably the extra buttons and the horizontal scrolling speed (though Mac users may find that holding Shift while scrolling is easier anyway).Specifically comparing to the Logitech M570:1. Far superior build quality, more comfortable fit.2. Battery life is shorter, though you should still get at least a month on low wireless signal and low DPI for a single AA battery.3. Requires more frequent cleaning of the ball area (every 1-2 days compared to every 3-4 days, both with heavy use), but cleaning is very easy.So to conclude, the main things that really let this mouse down are the stock ball, and the broken macOS software; if these were addressed this mouse would easily be a 5 star product, and regardless of these minor issues it's vastly superior to the Logitech offerings (including their new £90 rip-off). If I could I'd have rated this a 4.5, but I can't justify rounding up when there is room to improve.
5.0 out of 5 stars First trackball better than a mouse even for gaming/editing
:Product Review: It didn't arrive in retail packaging;just a plane brown box,which made me suspicious but the build quality and performance is above expectations iv even stopped switching to a mouse for fps games. The main feature of this mouse over many other with programmable extra buttons is the button on the ring finger placement can as always be set to any keystroke but can also be easily set to recognise gestures just hold it down and draw a shape eg; clockwise and counter clockwise circles to adjust pointer speed or maybe zoom functions,hold and draw a quick cross for your quicksave,triangle for home key,swipe motions...ect literally no limit to the amount of functions on a single key all without using macros that can effect computer security or get you band from online games. Highly recommended,well built,comfortable to use,fast and accurate control with less wrist/hand strain than a mouse that only has correct position until you move it. if you've never tried editing or gaming with a trackball then this is definitely the one that's worth the time it takes to adapt from a mouse,and free from the need of a mouse mat you can binge watch Boloprime or social media from your sofa/bed with its just resting on your leg or anything next to you.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing mouse
I'd been looking at purchasing the Logitech MX Ergo, however having never used a ball mouse before I was hesitant due to the price. I found this device and I it was a game changer, I can't believe the Logitech would be able to justify the price difference given the performance achieved with this mouse.The mouse utility is a little frustrating and basic, but what can you expect from a £30 product. I've used the Elecom EX-6 for productivity and gaming and it's never skipped a beat during any activity. Thoroughly recommend.
Love it!
I've been using this trackball for a while now. I absolutely love it. It's nice: heavy and sturdy. Beautiful really! Just what I expected from Japanese technology.
Muy parecido al Logitech M570, con mas botones, pero con algo menos de precision
Viniendo de dos Logitech M570 seguidos, con sus habituales fallos en los botones, el cambio ha sido muy facil, Es ligerisimamente mas corto que el M570 pero muy comodo y manejable. Practicamente no hay diferencia en la postura de la mano respecto al Logitech. Muy utiles los botones adicionales. La precision es mejorable. En ese sentido daria un 10 al M570 y un 8 al ElecomP.d.: añado que le he puesto la bola del Logitech y la precision es ahora absoluta. Parece que el dibujo de la trama de la bola Logitech funciona mejor
Excellent trackball for not much money.
Bought this as the switches in my 1st generation Elecom wireless trackball (M-XT1DRBK) started playing up. It was far easier to buy a new mouse, and I'm damn glad I did.The external design hasn't changed from Gen1 - they physically look identical - save for the forward and back buttons, which are now of a lower profile. This is a good thing - it was a fantastic thing to hold in the first place.Popping the trackball out reveals the artificial ruby bearings, which are much larger than the ceramic ones previously used. Having only used it for a day I can say that the movement is more positive, albeit a bit scratchier. A bit of PTFE on the bearings might fix that. No comment on maintenance intervals yet as I haven't had it for long enough - Gen1 lasted about a week or so before needing cleaning so I expect this to last longer.The two biggest changes in terms of feel are the switches for left/right click, and the scroll wheel - these are the reasons I'm glad I upgraded.The switches weight are perfect, being a little on the heavy side, with a loud and tactile engagement. Blows Gen1 out of the water in this aspect, even when they did work properly.The second change - the scroll wheel - is minor but makes a huge difference. Since the first day I got the Gen1 trackball the scroll wheel always drove me up the wall, as the scroll wheel had a lot of play; it would move up and down whilst scrolling, and when clicking it would move forwards, and therefore never delivered consistent performance or positive feedback. The new scroll wheel is much better though, despite the wheel itself not changing.Overall this is a great option for a thumb trackball, and is very reasonably priced for what you get. Better than previous generations AND the M570. The Logitech MX Ergo would have to deliver unbelievable performance to top this.
Fantastico prodotto
Ero da molto che volevo provarlo e sono veramente spiaciuto che in europa non sia commercializzato, Meglio dei soliti Logoitech, buone dimensioni ottime funzionalita e comodo il terzo bottone a destra dei due classici. Grande durata della batteria e buon software. Io lo uso sempre in modo low e anche giocando non ho riscontrato problemi di latenza o altro.Vero peccato che si debba ordinare dal Giappone e non si possa avere una spedizione più veloce.
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