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Review: Logitech Wireless Trackball M570

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

I’ve spent two days using the new Logitech Trackball Wireless M570 and I’m very impressed, overall.  Retailing for $59.99,  M570 is Logitech’s newest thumb-operated trackball mouse, and is ostensibly a spiritual successor to their popular Trackman series. Updates and additions include: Programmable back/forward buttons Further refined shape over existing Logitech Trackman mice. Wireless, supporting “Logitech [...]

What Happened to the Microsoft Trackball Opticals?

Sunday, October 10th, 2010

For years now,  I’ve cherished my two Microsoft Trackball Opticals (one at home, one at work) fearing the day when I’d have to replace one. My Microsoft Trackball Opticals (MTO’s)  are rarer than you might think. Not only has production of the MTO been discontinued — mine might be some of the few MTO’s produced that [...]

Once you go “track”…

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Considering a switch to trackball mouse? Here’s a great post by Leslie G. Perecz, who makes a convincing testimony: “…The good part is that once you get used to using a trackball, you will NEVER want to move back to using a mouse again.”

Logitech Releases New Trackball Controller – Wireless Trackball M570

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

Finally, Logitech has released an improved and more capable trackball controller, responding to overwhelming demand from the growing number of trackballers. With programmable  forward/back buttons, adjustable laser sensor,  and a sleek new sculpted design, the Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 should especially appeal to trackball-using gamers. I’m especially happy to see a suitable alternative to the [...]

Bad Company 2: Enabling 5.1 Surround Sound on Audigy Soundcards

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

For those Audigy users experiencing a lack of true surround sound in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, there may be hope for you. After trying the solutions listed by others in the forums, I still could not get anything more than stereo with my Audigy 2 card, despite my surround sound working fine in other movies [...]