"Enhanced Pointer Precision" - Add on? Help?

Hello everyone. I just switched from M$ to a new 17" MBP. I love the new machine and everything it stands for but after using it for a few days, I'm having a really hard time with something.

I'm really having a hard time controlling my mouse. I've got the same Logitech trackball I used on my WindowsXP machine, installed it's drivers, configured it's buttons and got the track speed about right. However...

I'm having a hard time always missing when clicking on icons! I never even considered "aiming" at stuff before but somehow, I'm now feeling like I'm surfing with hand cuffs on or something. 😉

I finally figured it out - I was missing "enhanced pointer precision" or sometimes called "pointer acceleration".

Can someone please direct me to some add-on or preference pane or something that will smooth out the mouse movements? I never considered to be that twitchy on the mouse, but after a few days here it's apparent I am. I cannot effortlessly move where I want. It seems I have to click and miss a couple times, then very carefully aim. Frustrating.

Other than that, this Mac stuff is pretty sweet though.

Help? Please?

Thanks!!

MacBook Pro 17, Mac OS X (10.4), My first Mac! I just switched. ;-)

Posted on Jul 9, 2006 12:50 PM

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Jul 9, 2006 1:04 PM in response to Image Media

Hi, I.M.

You might try playing around with the mouse pointer size in System Preferences > Universal Access > Mouse tab.

I use a Logitech MX700 mouse and Logitech Control Center (LCC) software and don't have problems "hitting the mark" with the standard mouse pointer. Maybe your trackball is wearing out or needs cleaning?

Some folks prefer USB Overdrive to vendor-provided solutions like LCC for configuring third-party pointing devices.

You can look for other solutions by searching MacUpdate or Version Tracker. The user-submitted reviews accompanying the listings can be helpful in sorting the wheat from the chaff.

Good luck!

😉 Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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