ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse with 8-Button Function Designed with a high-performance gaming optics system sensor and lens.
This trackball mouse is based on ergonomics, effectively reducing the user’s wrist strain and muscle pain The ball is held in place by the ball bearings, but can easily be popped out of the device, by pushing it through the hole in the bottom and it can be easily cleaned System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT8.1, Windows 10 or later (Horizontal scrolling function is not working in Windows RT8.1), macOS 10.
10 or later Resolution DPI: 750/1500 count (switchable) Size & Weight: Size: W3.7"(94.7mm) X L4.9"(124.4mm) X H1.9"(47.9mm), Weight: 4oz(without battery) Connectivity: USB wired. Elecom is the only brand that offers a left-handed trackball – the Elecom M-XT4DRBK Wireless Trackball. (It must be noted that left-handed users can also get an ambidextrous trackball, which is symmetrical so can be used both by left- and right-handed people.)
The ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse Series 8-Button EX-G model all has 5 buttons, although the XT3 model’s 6th button function may have been specified when the Elcom Deletion function was omitted and the mouse assistant assign “function”. Although the Elcom product is not a “perfect” replica of Microsoft Trackball, it is practically the equivalent. I have been using the Elecom mouse for a few weeks now and it is both easy to use and comfortable.
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ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse review is coming from a 16 year Microsoft Trackball Explorer user… I never thought that I would be able to find a replacement for my beloved old trackball. I took a chance on this Elecom unit and I am pleasantly surprised! The ball spins much more smoothly than my MTE, almost too smooth. I thought that I’d have issues with the right-click button being in a different spot than what I’m used to and to be honest, it’s not bad at all. I can see myself adjusting to it easily. If I could find a fault, the body is a bit too small. It doesn’t impact normal usage that badly but when it comes time to hit one of those small buttons with accuracy, the smallness gets felt for sure. If you are looking for a similar product to Microsoft’s trackball, try this one out. It is the closest thing to what many feel is the holy grail of trackballs.
Years ago, I used the Microsoft trackball that was similar to this one. When they discontinued that, I used the Logitech version that was almost as good. I used those, buying a new one every 12-18months because they didn’t seem to last longer than that but it was the only trackball on the market even close to what I needed. When it was discontinued, I was in a panic. I couldn’t afford to pay the $600 the few remaining goes for.
I tried every similar product I could get my hands on. My wrist can’t take moving a standard mouse around, plus, once you’ve adjusted to a finger-driven trackball, you can’t help but realize how much less efficient it is & how much longer it takes to move your whole arm rather than flick your fingers across the ball. ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse seemed every other finger drive trackball out there was made for men with extremely large hands.
Mind you, my hands aren’t tiny. I’m 5'8 & I’d say my hands are probably slightly larger than the average American woman. However, the other finger-driven trackballs I found were so large I couldn’t reach all of the buttons at once (or even close) and they hurt my hand. Some of them I couldn’t even rest my hand on without discomfort. I ordered & sent back almost half a dozen different trackballs.
I decided I was beaten and ordered the Logitech thumb-driven trackball & used that for a year. A long, miserable year. My thumb hurt, but worse, the thing was cumbersome to use. The accuracy was so horrible I probably shouldn’t even refer to accuracy & that thing in the same sentence. Not Logitech’s fault entirely, it’s just the nature of thumb-driven trackballs. It’s much easier to be precise with your pointer finger/middle finger than it is with your thumb.
Moving across the screen was slow & plodding. With an ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse Series 8-Button, my fingers dance on the ball, where one runs out of room the other takes over seamlessly. My thumb has no partner, and therefore I had to pick up & reposition my thumb to get all the way across the screen. Horrible. A former WoW addict & all-around gamer, I had to quit playing any game that wasn’t largely keyboard controlled (fewer of those around these days) because not only did I suddenly suck at it, it HURT. Even simple games, if they required lots of mouse work, I couldn’t do it. My thumb was aching, so out of frustration, I was writing again on Logitech’s forum, begging them to bring back my trackball or a re-imaged version thereof & came to Amazon to make sure I was getting the name of their old trackball right. Amazon, lovely, wonderful Amazon, suggested this trackball. Angels sang & I ordered it on the spot.
From The Manufacturer:
ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse "DEFT" Red Ball (M-DT1DRBK)
-The ELEOM "DEFT" trackball provides precise cursor movement for superior accuracy. Help improve productivity and efficiency of your work.
-Optical Tracking Technology: Optical Sensor can read your accurate movement.
-Control and Do More with the functional 8 customizable buttons.
-DPI can be switched to 2 different speeds.
-Support Windows and Mac OS.
Functional 8 Buttons
Assign different functions to fit your work or gaming needs with 8 built-in mouse keys and a left/right scrolling tilt wheel that provides limitless clicking combinations.
Customizable Buttons You can assign a favorite function to each button by using "ELECOM Mouse Assistant" ELECOM Mouse Assistant Software will be available to download from the ELECOM NET website. Recommend for PC Gaming Control: Customize each button function to enhance your gaming experience.
DPI Switch The cursor movement speed can be switched to two levels; 750/1500 counts. Get your computer set just the way you like.
Synthetic Ruby Support Bearings The wheel scroll uses an optical encoder with excellent durability without the wear of parts during operation.
Maintenance: Easy to Clean Push the ball out from behind with your finger or a pen. Remove dust from the areas where the three red support balls contact the trackball using a cotton swab. As dirt and grime build up around the trackball, the mouse cursor may jerk around the screen erratically or refuse to move at all. Keep your trackball clean all the time.
Without worrying about Battery Life For USB WIRED connection type trackball mouse. Carry with you and don't need to worry about the battery life. Simply connect to your PC.
Power Off When You Don't Need It The power button is on the backside of the mouse. Prevents battery consumption when not in use. Low Energy Mode: Battery will last longer. Low energy consumption. High-Speed Mode: The sensor will track accurate movement but the battery will run out faster than low energy mode.
About ELECOM ELECOM has a wide variety of product categories, including PC-related products, audiovisual device-related products, digital equipment-related products, exercise-related products, and more... We set out to create new markets with the concept of a “Human interface: Connecting users to devices with more comfort and better usability that are more friendly and comfortable for you and your family”.
HOW TO CUSTOMIZE TELECOM MOUSE BUTTONS?
With "Mouse Assistant" you are unable to assign mouse buttons to any functions as you like to customize your mouse.
Access to ELECOMUS dot com to download "Mouse Assistant".
Click "Mouse Assistant" from the top menu.
Select either Windows or MacOS version.
Select the "Download" tab and click the zip file to download and proceed to install "Mouse Assistant". For more information, please click the "How To Install" tab.
After the installation, restart your computer.
Product Model:
Connectivity Technology: USB. Brand: ELECOM. Movement Detection Technology: Optical. Color: Red Ball. Number of Buttons: 8.
About ELECOM (M-DT2DRBK-G) Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse Item:
COMFORTABLE DESIGN: The mouse design is based on 6 different muscle and skeletal structures of the hands giving special emphasis to the folding actions of the hands to provide a new level of hand comfort.
RED BALL FOR THE BEST OPTICAL TRACKING: For the tracking accuracy and the best sensor, this item uses a RED BALL. RED COLOR sensing provides more accuracy for current optical tracking technology, a must for high-performance gaming optics system sensors. You will enjoy the results of trackball high-performance optical sensors for all movement!!
FUNCTIONAL 8 BUTTONS: You can assign the favorite function to each button by using “ELECOM Mouse Assistant” ELECOM Mouse Assistant Software will be available to download from the ELECOM NET website.
DPI CURSOR: Designed with a high-performance gaming optics system sensor and lens. The DPI button can easily change between 750(LOW) and 1500(HIGH) DPI, making the movements of your cursor faster or slower. The ball is held in place by the ball bearings, but can easily be popped out of the device, by pushing it through the hole in the bottom and it can be easily cleaned.
PRODUCT DETAILS: System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT8.1, Windows 10 or later (Horizontal scrolling function is not working in Windows RT8.1), macOS 10.10 or later, Size: W3.7"(94.7mm) X L4.9"(124.4mm) X H1.9"(47.9mm), Weight: 4oz(without battery), DPI: 750/1500 count (switchable), Connectivity: wired.
Product Update:
Best points about this mouse: * Index tracking (I prefer over thumb). * Scroll wheel. * Attractive. * Ergonomic. * Programmable buttons (used mine for browser forward/back and volume control). *Runs on a single AA battery. Other features that are less important to me: tilt scrolling, easy-to-access switch to change tracking DPI without interrupting use. For folks who miss the Logitech cordless Trackman, this ELECOM Wired Finger-Operated Trackball Mouse DEFT Series 8-Button really is a fine replacement, and in many ways, it is actually an upgrade from my old favorite.
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