Trackballs never really did it for me, though it's been over a decade since I last touched one. I know I would have to go through a lot of pain just to get my hand muscles, etc. used to a trackball. But beyond that, I think it would be hard mentally to make the transition from mouse to trackball. I'm so used to using a mouse that it would feel very awkward for a very, very long time. Not to mention that there are things a mouse is clearly better at, such as gaming (especially First Person Shooters).

Though with you being more of a keyboard person you might find a trackball more agreeable. If you want to give one a try though make sure you spend the extra money to get a really good one -- I don't think a cheap one would be a good test.

In reply to Re^3: Better keyboard-driven navigation, any? by Argel
in thread Better keyboard-driven navigation, any? by blazar

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