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As long as you have a nice wrist-rest, mouse vs. trackball shouldn't make much of a difference. I can't use a trackball (can't control the cursor at all) but I have a MS Intellimouse Explorer which fits my big hand perfectly, so I'd suggest getting a mouse that matches the size of your hand. (Of course, if you already know you will be fine using a trackball, never mind.  )
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I've never used a trackball, that's why i asked. If they're difficult to control, i won't bother. I might try a wrist rest though, thanks. 
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I'm using the MS Optical TrackBall and it's brilliant. Sure, it does take a bit of getting use to, but I find it's much easier on the wrists than a standard mouse.
Also a lot faster!
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I like the trackball because sometimes I place it on my leg and layback to relax in my chair while I am just clicking away with the trackball. You can't do that with a mouse.
As far as how easy is it on the wrist, I have never had a problem with it, but I have never had a problem with a regular mouse either.
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It's also possible with a regular mouse, just get a good cordless optical mouse. They work almost everywhere, even on AOL disks  or turned upside down under your desk surface
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kilowatt wrote:
sometimes I place it on my leg and layback to relax in my chair while I am just clicking away with the trackball
That sounds very appealing... i may try it
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If you buy a trackball, get an optical ball. Going back to last weeks survey, the rollers in a trackball get gummed up quite often. The optical balls seem to be able to go longer with out needing to be cleaned.
Then again I guess I could stop eating cheetos while I am working at my computer
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kilowatt wrote:
Then again I guess I could stop eating cheetos while I am working at my computer
What? Not eat while typing? How boring would that be...
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I would definitely recommend using a trackball. I use a mouse at work and it drives me crazy. My wrist really doesn't like it. At home I use my Logitech trackball and notice a huge difference! Especially when playing Unreal Tournament. Not that I've ever done that at work.
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Sparticus wrote:
Especially when playing Unreal Tournament.
Hadn't even thought of it, but if it improves control in games that'd be a huge bonus also!
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