dvessel
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What gives the finger controlled track balls an edge is that it's controlled with the finger tips and that ball is pretty large giving precision. I've used it over 10 years ago when it was called a Turbo Mouse. Great for Illustrator moving those bezier handles.
With a mouse, even if you wanted to keep the pointer still. You'd often have the "jiggles" since the hand is always on it. With the trackball, you can define precise movements and let go when need to keep it still.
So IMO, it depends on application (and preference). For some apps, a trackball can add precision. The cording behavior is nice too on the Kensington. There are the four buttons but you can also "cord" or click a combination of two buttons to give alternate input. Definitely handy.
These days, I'm happy with my trackpad. Amazing what we can get used to.
With a mouse, even if you wanted to keep the pointer still. You'd often have the "jiggles" since the hand is always on it. With the trackball, you can define precise movements and let go when need to keep it still.
So IMO, it depends on application (and preference). For some apps, a trackball can add precision. The cording behavior is nice too on the Kensington. There are the four buttons but you can also "cord" or click a combination of two buttons to give alternate input. Definitely handy.
These days, I'm happy with my trackpad. Amazing what we can get used to.