optical trackball mouse?

[lodore]

hello,
i use a computer all day at college and then come home and use a pc quite alot.
i want to get a track ball mouse to help avoid getting rsi
i dont know what budget i have for the mouse.
i dont have a prefence of make.
best reccomendations would be on personal experience of owning the item and using it for a period of time.
it needs to be compatible with windows vista but im sure all trackball mouse are.
you can surgest wired and wireless versions.
also maybe concidering a more Ergonomic keyboard.
thanks in advance
lodore

[CogitoErgoSum]

Hello lodore,

I have been a satisfied user of Logitech's Trackman Wheel(wired) for approximately two years and it is compatible with Vista. A Cordless Trackman Wheel is also available. Please see the links below for more information.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/166&cl=us,en
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/159&cl=us,en

Hope this helps.


Peace & Gratitude,

CogitoErgoSum

[dNor]

{QUOTE-> Hello lodore,

I have been a satisfied user of Logitech's Trackman Wheel(wired) for approximately two years and it is compatible with Vista. A Cordless Trackman Wheel is also available. Please see the links below for more information.

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/166&cl=us,en
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/159&cl=us,en

Hope this helps.


Peace & Gratitude,

CogitoErgoSum <-QUOTE}

The wired version is the one I'd also recommend. Excellent trackball that's easy to use with a perfect shape. Couldn't recommend it more.

For ergonomic keyboards, the Microsoft NEK 4000 is my recommendation. I've always been partial to MS keyboards and this one has been perfect.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=043

[lodore]

thanks for the replys
i will most likely buy the cordless version of that logitech mouse when i can afford it.
anyone got any ideas on how to kinda trick my parents in to buying it for me :D ?
lodore

[dNor]

:P{QUOTE-> thanks for the replys
i will most likely buy the cordless version of that logitech mouse when i can afford it.
anyone got any ideas on how to kinda trick my parents in to buying it for me :D ?
lodore <-QUOTE}

Ha! Admittedly I'm not up to snuff on parent-tricking anymore, but try the whole "health issue" and "wrist stress" angle! Worth a shot! :P