Need a trackball mouse compatible with Intel iMac

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Need a trackball mouse compatible with Intel iMac

Has anyone found one? I've been using a Logitech marble mouse with my PC for years. I tried using it with my iMac but even with the software update from Logitech, it really doesn't work right. The pointer is all over the screen. I can't cope with the magic mouse that came with my iMac. I need my trackball!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Jul 7, 2010 5:27 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 7, 2010 5:36 PM in response to Linda Marie

Hey Linda Marie:

Welcome to the Forums. I am a long time user of the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. I love the feel and all those buttons and such. I have absolutely no problems with its performance.

Maybe your marble mouse is at the end of its life??

Good computing to you.

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Answer 2

Jul 7, 2010 6:45 PM in response to Linda Marie

Try SteerMouse
<http://plentycom.jp/en/steermouse/index.html>
instead of the Logitech software.

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Answer 3

Jul 7, 2010 8:35 PM in response to Linda Marie

Try the Kensington Turbo Mouse.
I've used it for years here at the house and at work on a PC.
4 buttons are individually programable for each different app.
I've only used a trackball for the past 7 or 8 years.
Wouldn't consider anything else!!

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Answer 4

Jul 8, 2010 1:00 AM in response to Linda Marie

I use a Logitech Marble Mouse with no problems - I don't use Logitech's software, though. The basic functions will work with no software at all (just not the extra buttons); a good program for adding functions is USB Overdrive.

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