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A trackball is a pointing input device just like a mouse. It just gets the input from the user in a slightly different manner. Instead of moving the mouse around on a desk, the user just rolls the ball in the corresponding direction.
This is advantageous in situations where there may not be enough room for a proper mouse, and is sometimes claimed to be more comfortable for carpal-tunnel sufferers.
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∙ 13y agoin a trackball,mouse there are two rollers,one for the x-axis,and another for the y-axis.this is so because when a trackball mouse is used,it uses the principle of graphs to navigate across the screen.
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What is a mouse with a ball on top?
That's called a trackball. The device stays in place and you move the ball (usually) with your thumb, rather than moving a mouse which in turn moves the ball inside (or with the newer optical mouse, electronically senses the mouse motion).
What is basically a traditional mouse that has been turned on its back?
A trackball mouse
Trackball is basically a mouse turned which way in a mouse?
A trackball is basically a computer mouse that has been turned upside down. This allows the mouse to sit in a stationary position, requiring less desk space.
Compare optical mouse and trackball mouse?
i love my cordless logitech optical mouse it works so much better than any trackball. For those with a long memory the trackball mouse came first, required a mousepad for grip and needed cleaning frequently. That was then this is now as optical mice can work on any surface a compute will sit on. Optical mice use an infrared light to count the bumps you cannot see but the mouse can. Optical mice last longer as there is less to wear out
What is used on a laptop instead of a reagular mouse what is this called?
Could be a mouse, a trackball or a touchpad.
The mouse is a pointing device?
yes a mouse is an input device.
What's the best place to buy a trackball mouse in New Jersey?
A great place to buy a new trackball mouse in New Jersey is Cat & Mouse Computers, located at 214 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 10803. They offer a wide array of computer accessories, including trackball mice.
Which device looks like an upside down mouse?
A Trackball.
What is a trackerball mouse?
Trackball Trackball is an upside down mouse, that rotates in place within a socket. The user rolls the ball in the direction they would like to move the cursor. Trackerball... Does not comply.
Why trackball is more suitable to be used with laptop rather than a mouse?
A trackball can move a cursor without needing a hard or level surface. A mouse needs such a surface to operate effectively.
Where can one buy a Microsoft trackball?
One can buy a Microsoft Trackball from Amazon for about $125. Some of the features include precision trackball design, five buttons and a wheel for scrolling and zooming. The Trackball is a sophisticated mouse for a laptop or a PC.
What is the ball inside a computer mouse called?
If the ball is on the bottom, it's a "roller ball." If it's on the top and meant to be touched, it's a "trackball."
