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Five Year Warranty
- Pros: I've been using trackballs for several years now, both Logitech & Kensington. None of my Logitech trackballs have lasted more than a year or so without something breaking, while my current Kensington trackball has lasted for four years (so far).
Kensington stands by their products - more so than Logitech. The SlimBlade has a 5 year warranty.
- Cons: Kensington has switched to all-plastic construction on their trackballs, leading to a flimsier feel than the old ones with metal rollers.
- Other Thoughts: My Kensington "Expert" trackball has a LIFETIME warranty! A few years ago, while cleaning it, I accidentally popped out one of the tiny plastic beads that hold the trackball. I called Kensington, thinking I'd have to beg for a repair, but no - the woman I spoke to asked me to email or fax a copy of my receipt. I did so, & Kensington sent me a brand new trackball, no questions asked - I didn't even have to send them the old one. That's customer service!
works fine in linux
- Pros: very smooth trackball, low profile design, and unique scroll design.
works out of the box in linux ( using ubuntu 9.10 running 2.6.31 kernel)
All 4 buttons work, no 'software' required.
No need for a wrist rest makes for a smaller form factor.
- Cons: kind of pricey, its a little bit cheaper over at 4m4zon. ( sorry new egg, they beat you on the price )
non-standard button events for the top two buttons.
'enhanced' functionality provided via 'software'
- Other Thoughts: I have been using the kensington expert for the past few years and really liked it. I waited a bit before getting the slimblade since the linux kernel at the time did not support all 4 buttons. With the latest kernel all is good.
The slimblade is a worthy successor to the expert. It is as comfortable and the scrolling ball is similar in behaviour to the scroll ring. at least for me it is. I can scroll by just using my thumb ( just like on the expert ) and as a plus the scrolling on the slimblade is quite smooth.
I have read a fair amount of negative reviews here and at 4m4zon but most seem to complain about the non-standard top buttons and supplied software. If you are running linux, and it is the latest kernel, these problems won't effect you at all.
vertical optic failed after 50 days
- Pros: I'm a quadriplegic and have been using trackballs since windows first came out. I've been using Kensington TB's for almost 20 years. As a programmer, iI put them through some good heavy usage. They have always worked well, and lasted several years each.
- Cons: This one, the most expensive one, crapped out on me barely past 30 day warranty. Purchased it 09/13/2009. I didn't hook it up for a good week after recieving it. It failed on me 11/17/2009.
| Model |
| Brand |
Kensington |
| Model |
SlimBlade |
| Spec |
| Interface |
USB |
| Tracking Method |
TrackBall |
| OS / System Requirement |
| Operating System Supported |
Mac & PC compatible, including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X |
| Features |
| Features |
Multi-function ball lets you easily navigate through your music, pictures and documents using media or document view mode
Keep an eye on which application you are in and which function is being performed with the heads-up display on your monitor
With its low-profile shape, you'll be able to use it comfortably for hours on end
The sleek stationary design saves your desk space
Gain fingertip access to image and media controls
Control cursor and scrolling; volume, play/pause, stop, and next; zoom in/out, and pan, all with the ball |
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Reviewed By: Tech Cook on 12/4/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day
