I prefer trackballs -- and have used several. I do not recommend the models
which only have a thumb controlled ball -- it seems they could lead to stress in
the thumb joint(s). Look for one where the ball is controlled by the fingers
(they are also more intuitive). If you like thumb control -- get one that has
both finger and thumb control -- and these usually have the added feature of
good hand positioning. I have one now that has finger control, and a thumb
controlled scroll wheel, an overall good handposition, and 4 buttons -- buts its
probably overkill for your purpose.
As with any mousing, playing solitaire is a great way to develop mouse or
trackball competency -- it helps you get used to dragging, double clicking, etc.
without thinking about it.
Alexandra Enders, OTR/L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Gilbert Beck" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: mice
I think this is an excellent suggestion. It feeds right into the field
dependence of those who are older and the very young. Accompanied by a
few simple instructions of how to "find" the mouse cursor, it should be
great!
Donavan Vicha wrote:
>
> I really like the TrackMan Marble from Logitech--recommend for anyone. I
> do a lot of drawing with the mouse and the marble leaves my arm at rest,
> just my thumb moves the cursor onscreen. A coworker recommended one to
> me and I was very skeptical about it, but by the end of the first day I
> was very grateful for her suggestion. They've come down in price, so all
> in all are very reasonable.
>
> Sincerely,
> Donavan Vicha, Web Program Officer
> ASCLA/RUSA, divisions of the American Library Association
> 50 E. Huron St., Chicago IL 60611
> (312) 280-4397 Fax: (312) 944-8085
> feed your brain @ your library
>
> >>> [log in to unmask] 04/23/02 05:52PM >>>
> Do you have suggestions for this librarian? Thanks Linda
>
> Linda Lucas Walling
> College of Library and Information Science
> University of South Carolina
> Columbia, SC 29208
> [log in to unmask]
> Phone: 803-777-2298
> Web page: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/linda/walling.htm
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Judy Mays" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: "Linda L. Walling" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 5:36 PM
> Subject: mice
>
> > Hi,
> > The library where I work has purchased some laptops
> > and I am going to do some workshops for seniors.
> > Later I will use these laptops for other classes,
> > possibly with parents and young children. The mice on
> > these are difficult to use and I want to buy external
> > mice. Do you have a recommendation for some that will
> > be easy for them to use? I think we discussed this in
> > class, but I need some vendor names.
> > Thank you,
> > Judy Mays
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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> > http://games.yahoo.com/
>
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