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ELECOM Unveils Groundbreaking IST Trackball Mouse with Swappable Bearing System

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Decades of providing relief from wrist and shoulder discomfort have established the trackball mouse as a compelling alternative to the standard mouse. ELECOM, with nearly 30 years of experience in innovating trackball mice, now introduces the IST trackball mouse, a revolutionary device boasting a Swappable Bearing System designed to redefine the user experience.

After four years of research and user surveys, ELECOM identified the key factors that make trackball mice appealing to users and found two standout reasons - the smoothness of ball operation and an ergonomic design. The IST trackball mouse addresses these aspects with a cutting-edge approach, delivering an ultra-comfortable shape while incorporating an unprecedented Swappable Bearing System.




Swappable Bearings:
One of the standout features is the Swappable Bearing System, allowing users to interchange bearings quickly with the included bearing puller. The system includes two proprietary types of bearings - the RollMaster steel roller bearings will be included with the IST11, while the ruby bearings are included in the IST10 trackball.

The RollMaster bearings mark a groundbreaking advancement in trackball technology, developed exclusively by ELECOM. These steel bearings significantly reduce friction between the trackball and bearings, ensuring an exceptionally smooth rotation. This patent-pending technology offers a substantial improvement in performance over traditional trackball mice by minimizing resistance to allow for effortless rolling action.

The bearings are manufactured by MinebeaMitsumi, a renowned Japanese powerhouse, known for their exceptional precision and production standards. MinebeaMitsumi specializes in crafting high-precision components used across the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and defense industries.

The red ruby bearing provides exceptional durability and is made of high-quality materials to withstand prolonged use without wearing out easily. The bearings offer smooth and responsive movements and provide tactile feedback during operation.

Comfort and Efficiency:
The IST trackball mouse is angled to align with the natural, relaxed hand position, effectively reducing strain and discomfort associated with prolonged computer use. The 36 mm ball, larger than the standard size, allows for finer control over cursor movements, making precision tasks easy to achieve. The cursor can be moved by rolling the ball with the thumb finger, eliminating the need for repetitive wrist motions required by a traditional mouse.

Connection Types:
Designed with user-friendly ergonomics in mind, the IST is available in black and white and offers three connection types: Bluetooth, wireless USB, and wired. It features a shape that accommodates different hand sizes and grip styles.

ELECOM's IST trackball mouse represents a leap forward in comfort and efficiency, setting a new standard for trackball technology. Elevate your computing experience with the future of input devices.

Availability:
The IST is available now in black and white and has three connection types: Bluetooth, wireless USB, and wired. The IST10 has an MSRP from $39.99 to $49.99 and the IST11 ranges from $49.99 to $59.99.

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Swappable bearings are nice. It'll help avoid a fate like this one

`Yup, did get that back to the nineties feeling as soon as I read trackball.... :roll: .

Hope you don't have to clean the wheels that often as with the ancient ones, but they were damn handy. Slowly faded out and were overclassed by the more accurate optical mouses.
 
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Nothing beats gaming with a trackball for first person shooters imo.
 
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Elecom produces some nice trackballs. I just wish that they also fixed the dreaded double-click issue that most Logitech mice seem to suffer from. Granted, it took nearly 5 years for my Elecom to develop it over the 2 year old Logitech Ergo MX.

Now if only Elecom would offer an angled riser to help make their trackballs feel more natural similar to the Logitech Ergo MX, it'd be even better.
 
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If they manage to get a better software, specially that allows you to set DPI without relying on the operating system's DPI settings to not affect other pointing devices, that would be a serious device to think about.
 
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absolutely love elecom, holding down the Trackball fort.

I own the huge and ex-g myself, good stuff.

The only thing that annoys me is how some models have the DPI switch on the bottom which is just pure insanity.
This one has it on the top though behind the scroll wheel which is fine.
 
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