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.

-Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced availability of the Pro Fit Ergo TB450 and TB550 Trackballs, affordable entry-level, thumb-operated wireless trackballs for everyday office workers and home users. Recipients of the prestigious international 2023 Red Dot Design Award for product design, the new trackballs are ideal for users who want to improve wrist and forearm alignment or work in tight spaces with limited desktop space.

Compatible with Windows and macOS, the Pro Fit Ergo TB450 and TB550 Trackballs combine the feel of a wireless mouse with the convenience and accuracy of an advanced trackball. The ergonomic design was derived from a clay sculpture to perfectly fit the contour and natural angle of the human hand, placing the hand in a natural vertical position to improve wrist and forearm alignment for all-day comfort and optimal function.

Not everyone likes using a mouse and a trackball can be a viable option, depending on your preference. However, most trackballs aren't suitable for gaming and a company called Blue Sun Innovations (BSI) set out to design a trackball to meet the demands of gamers. The product is simply called the GameBall and has been five years in the making. The company launched a limited edition back in June, but now BSI has launched what it refers to as the Standard Edition.

The GameBall features a PixArt sensor that supports resolutions from 400 to 3,00 DPI/CPI and it features button switches from Omron. As it's a trackball and won't be moved around the desk, BSI went for a wired design using a standard USB interface with a supported polling rate of up to 1,000 Hz. Other niceties include ceramic bearings, an "innovative touch scroll pad", six buttons and an ambidextrous design. As this is a gaming mouse, it does of course also feature some RGB lighting. The GameBall is compatible with all recent operating systems and can be ordered directly from GameBall's website for US$148.

Kensington, the worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals and The Professionals' Choice, introduced the latest addition to its lineup of ergonomic mice and trackballs. The Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball combines the superior comfort, control, and precision benefits of a finger-operated trackball and a patented scroll ring within a sculpted mouse-like design.

Ideal for new trackball users, the Orbit Fusion Wireless Trackball (K72363WW) offers first-in-class trackball innovation within the familiar shape of a mouse. An ergonomist-approved design provides all-day comfort to improve palm, wrist, forearm, and shoulder position with less hand movement. The patented finger-operated scroll ring provides a more precise, intuitive, and comfortable scrolling experience.

Logitech, a well-known company for its peripheral leadership, has brought us a blast from the blast in introducing its MX ERGO trackball-based mice. For some, this likely means absolutely nothing at all; but for others, it's likely a time to reminisce. The MX ERGO brings back the analog wonders of ages past, with revisited ergonomics (the attack angle can be adjusted between 0º and 20º) and precision for the masses - with the added convenience of wireless tech. There's a rechargeable 500 mAH Li-Po battery with up to 4 months duration.

There are some quality of life improvements like sensitivity shortcuts embedded for on-the-fly adjustment (320-440 dpi), a scroll will with tilt support, and a multi-computer workflow ability. This is done through the MX ERGO's Easy-Switch feature, which allows users to connect and work on two devices in parallel for dual connectivity. This feature can be used with either the Logitech 2.4GHz unifying dongle or Bluetooth. The MX ERGO is available immediately for $99.