{"id":542044,"date":"2023-01-20T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:00:48","slug":"kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/","title":{"rendered":"#Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall Review: An Ergonomic Mouse Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d8b1584119\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Design_Simple_Layout_Cheap_Clicks\" >Design: Simple Layout, Cheap Clicks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Connectivity_Wireless_or_Wired_the_Choice_Is_Yours\" >Connectivity: Wireless or Wired, the Choice Is Yours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Responsiveness_A_Learning_Curve_Youll_Pick_up_Quick\" >Responsiveness: A Learning Curve You\u2019ll Pick up Quick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Software_A_Bevy_of_Customizations_at_Your_Fingertips\" >Software: A Bevy of Customizations at Your Fingertips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Should_You_Buy_the_SlimBlade_Pro_Trackball\" >Should You Buy the SlimBlade Pro Trackball?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-review-an-ergonomic-mouse-alternative\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CKensington_SlimBlade_Pro_TrackBall_Review_An_Ergonomic_Mouse_Alternative%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall Review: An Ergonomic Mouse Alternative&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$102<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-858159 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-using-a-wired-connectionjpg_52560577682_o.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall next to a desktop computer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Computer mice may not receive the same kind of ingenuity and fanfare as other desktop-friendly tech, but if you\u2019ve been scanning shelves for a solid alternative to traditional point-and-click models, the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001MTE32Y?tag=lsmedia-13719-20\">Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall<\/a>\u00a0is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n<p>A cinch to connect and easy to customize, the SlimBlade Pro combines comfort and control in one easy-to-use device.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>And while I was a bit apprehensive when it came to shoving my wireless Logitech mouse aside, after only a couple of hours, I was proud to call myself a trackball devotee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ergonomic design<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and responsive<\/li>\n<li>Multiple connection options<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of customizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No locking mechanism for trackball<\/li>\n<li>Plastic is a little on the cheap side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Simple_Layout_Cheap_Clicks\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_anchor1\">Design: Simple Layout, Cheap Clicks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-858158 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/cables-and-adapters-for-the-kensington-slimblade-pro-trackballjpg_52561323074_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball and its box contents\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:\u00a0\u200e<\/strong>7.8 x 6.1 x 2.56in (198 x 154 x 65mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>1.05lbs (0.48kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power source:\u00a0<\/strong>Battery-powered (comes with one lithium-ion)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery life:<\/strong>\u00a0Up to 4 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The SlimBlade Pro Trackball is a sleek and rather unassuming piece of desktop hardware, save for the glaringly-maroon titular trackball situated at its center. A glossy gray casing covers the mouse from front to back, with indentations marking off the four main click-points.<\/p>\n<p>Underneath, you\u2019ll find four rubber stoppers to help keep the Pro from sliding here and there, and even with the trackball in place, the device is light and easy to move around.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The trackball itself is smooth to the touch and extremely easy to roll and rotate. One thing to keep in mind, though, is if you need to lift the mouse up for any reason, it\u2019s a good idea to cover the ball with your hand, because there\u2019s no locking mechanism to keep it from falling out of its holster.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One minor sore spot of note is in the SlimBlade\u2019s actual clicks. While the four click-points don\u2019t require much force to drive down, the resulting sound errs a little on the cheap plastic side. It\u2019s nothing major, but I do wish each click landed with a bit more gusto.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_Wireless_or_Wired_the_Choice_Is_Yours\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_anchor2\">Connectivity: Wireless or Wired, the Choice Is Yours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-858162 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/left-side-of-the-kensington-slimblade-pro-trackballjpg_52561571828_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"left side of the SlimBlade Pro TrackBall\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connections:\u00a0\u200e<\/strong>Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, USB cable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatible with<\/strong><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>PC, Mac, Linux<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Pro offers three connectivity options for your PC or Mac: 2.4GHz through an included wireless USB dongle (which can be tucked away in a compartment underneath the mouse), <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth 5.0, or a hard-wired hookup with an included USB-A to USB-C cable. And if you\u2019re using hardware that prioritizes USB-C, the Pro also comes with a USB-A to USB-C converter that you can use for both the wireless dongle and the USB wire.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Cycling between the three connection options is as easy as toggling the slider on the left side of the mouse. All the way up is 2.4GHz, all the way down is Bluetooth, with the middle position relegated to wired connectivity (which also disables wireless pairing).<\/p>\n<p>If Bluetooth is your method of choice, you\u2019ll find a pairing button on the right side of the mouse. Press and hold for three seconds to put the Pro into pairing mode, then head into the Bluetooth settings of your computer to locate the device (it should appear as \u201cSlimBlade Pro\u201d).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Responsiveness_A_Learning_Curve_Youll_Pick_up_Quick\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_anchor3\">Responsiveness: A Learning Curve You\u2019ll Pick up Quick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Over the years, our brains have been naturally hard-wired to use\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/296949\/how-to-choose-the-right-gaming-mouse\/\">traditional point-and-click mice, but there\u2019s certainly some major pros to a trackball setup.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you\u2019ll be able to give your wrist a much-needed break. For those who have never used this kind of device, you\u2019ll be doing all of your cursor movements with the trackball itself\u2014no dragging required.<\/p>\n<p>During normal usage, I found it most comfortable to seat four of my fingers on the ball, while resting my thumb on the left mouse-click. When it\u2019s time to scroll through a page, simply grab the trackball with all five fingers and twist it left (for scrolling up) and right (for scrolling down).<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Remember to clean your trackball now and again. You can sanitize your mouse with household items like dish detergent and knock it out in a few minutes flat.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I experienced nothing in the way of lag or stilted cursor movement at any point, and while using the trackball felt a little odd to me at first, I quickly grew accustomed to its stationary design\u2014to the point where I actually prefer it over a regular mouse now. Plus, Kensington has a long track record of rock-solid peripherals, and the Pro is no exception.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_A_Bevy_of_Customizations_at_Your_Fingertips\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_anchor4\">Software: A Bevy of Customizations at Your Fingertips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-864137\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slimblade-pro-software-buttons.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kensington SlimBlade Pro software, buttons page\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019ll be able to adjust some basic response features of the SlimBlade Pro through your computer\u2019s built-in mouse settings (I was able to adjust tracking, scrolling, and double-click speed with macOS), one of the biggest perks of the Pro is its extended customizations that you\u2019ll gain access to by downloading <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kensington.com%2Fsoftware%2Fkensingtonworks%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">the free KensingtonWorks software<\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> KensingtonWorks is available for download on Windows and Mac computers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It only took me a minute or two to run through the setup wizard, and after approving a few security permissions, I had the software launched in no time.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>KensingtonWorks offers a fairly straightforward dashboard of controls, with adjustment options for SlimBlade Pro buttons, the pointer, and scrolling. So whether you\u2019re left- or right-handed, you\u2019ll be able to personalize the Pro to however your paws run the show.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cButtons\u201d is where you\u2019ll find the most customizations, with options available for each of the mouse\u2019s four main click-points. Let\u2019s take the right click for instance: After selecting this button, a side menu will open to display a range of functions not only for basic mouse and keyboard commands, but for video conferencing (where commands include answer call, decline call, share meeting, etc.), media, web browsers, and more. You\u2019ll also have the ability to remove actions from your click-points.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-864138\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slimblade-pro-software-buttons-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Kensington SlimBlade Pro software, buttons page extended options\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pointer customizations allow you to adjust everything from speed to single-axis movement, where you can lock the trackball into either vertical or horizontal control planes. The scrolling tab will allow you to reverse or normalize your scrolling orientation, as well as toggle something called Inertia Scroll on or off, which will continue a page scroll using the momentum you transferred to the trackball (without you having to manually scroll through the page).<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see a \u201cBind to Cloud\u201d option for backing up all your customizations to both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fintl%2Fen%2Fdrive%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Google Drive<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=htg\/858157|xid:{xid}&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fmicrosoft-365%2Fonedrive%2Fonline-cloud-storage&amp;___trxnet=ls\">Microsoft OneDrive<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_SlimBlade_Pro_Trackball\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_anchor5\">Should You Buy the SlimBlade Pro Trackball?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-858159 size-full\" style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 15px;\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/kensington-slimblade-pro-trackball-using-a-wired-connectionjpg_52560577682_o.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"the Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall next to a desktop computer\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re tired of wearing down mousepads or needing to wrap your hand and wrist in a splint (carpal tunnel is no joke, folks), the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B001MTE32Y?tag=lsmedia-13719-20\">Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball<\/a> is a great way to add new life and convenience to something as simple as a computer mouse.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sure, it\u2019s a little more expensive than the average point-and-click setup, but when you consider the device\u2019s three easy connection options, customizations, and smooth look and feel, that $105 price doesn\u2019t sound so bad.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ergonomic design<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and responsive<\/li>\n<li>Multiple connection options<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of customizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No locking mechanism for trackball<\/li>\n<li>Plastic is a little on the cheap side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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