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by randlet 3775 days ago
This looks very nice. Switching to a split keyboard (Kinesis Freestyle)[1] and a trackball placed in the middle of the split so I can use it with either hand (pic of my current setup [2]) was a complete game changer for my RSI problems. It hasn't eliminated it completely but I am managing much much better now.

My only complaint with the Freestyle is that it doesn't have mechanical switches but it's still quite pleasant to type on imo.

[1] http://www.kinesis-ergo.com/shop/freestyle2-for-pc-us/

[2] https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzAsjQaobJuoQllYbTVGYlc2b2s...

1 comments

What trackball is that? Does it have scrolling capability?
It's a Kensington Orbit and yes it has a great (smooth) scroll wheel surrounding the entire trackball.
I have the Kensington Orbit and a Logitech Marble. While I love the scroll wheel on the Kensington, I find that the left button requires a bit more force than the Logitech when clicking. No such thing as a gaming trackball?

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/trackman-marble

I still miss the Logitech Marble FX (out of production) http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-TrackMan-Marble-FX-Trackball/...

But it would be a terrible 'center' trackball.

I use a Marble FX at home, they are wonderful. Hope it never breaks. At work I use an M570 which is also quite good (thumb-only trackball).
Interesting. My one complaint about the Kensington is the buttons feel a little flimsy to me. Not sure I could live with that Logitech without a scroll wheel!