Perixx PERIMICE-720, Wireless Ergonomic Trackball Mouse with Adjustable Angle, Black (11449)

I saw an ad for a thumb-trackball mouse, and thought it was the same brand, but it wasn't. I looked up the order here on Amazon and here it is: Perixx. A brand I had never heard of and haven't seen since then. HOWEVER... it has been over 3 years since I bought this, and it is so reliable that I had forgotten about it. It has never given my problems, and has arguably lasted longer than any Logitech Trackman or Logitech M570 (the wireless version) ever has for me. Sure, I have to occasionally pop the trackball out and clean out the rollers and stuff, but otherwise there has been absolutely no problem with this device. It's automatic. It is something I never have to worry about. This is also a wired version, which is something lacking in Logitech's lineup since they inexplicably discontinued the Trackman Wheel over a decade ago (possible two decades now that I think about it). Having said that, this type of device is not for everyone. But it is my weapon of choice, so to speak. I have an M570 at work, and have this device for home. I do play video games with it (they're really good for FPS sniping, because it's just your thumb that's moving), although I'm not the best gamer so YMMV at that. But otherwise this is a solidly made device that has no signs of dying anytime soon. Assuming the production quality hasn't declined in the last 3 years, this is definitely one you want to get if you're into this type of input device.

Just a bit of background here; I am 71 years old now and have been using computers and mice since the early 80's. From the simple two button mice of the past to the multi buttoned and wireless mice of today, I have tried and used them all. I experienced the trackball mice early on when Microsoft introduced theirs. It was built like a tank and lasted for years till I eventually wore out the support pins and had to look for a new. The Logitech one was a possible candidate but it didnt have enough buttons for my needs and so I settled on the wired Permice-520. It was wired, something that I demand of my computer products when needed; who wants to have to replace batteries when you are in the middle of something important? it fits perfectly in my hand and the ball, and scroll wheel are in the correct position, and it has the extra buttons I need for going forward and back when on the web. The ball movements are much smaller than needed to move an entire mouse and for those who are experience arthritis less painful. Because of all of these features, it is a win-win situation for me. Regular mouse users might not agree, but trackball mice users looking for a replacement, should give this unit a try. At a cost of less than 30 bucks, its worth the price to see if it works as well for you.

Good trackball, replaces my ELECOM (the buttons wore out after years of HEAVY use) which replaced my Logitech. However, I drop a star because when I attach either of the risers the trackball doesn't move. It still lights up, so it's not as though it's somehow turning off. It just does the same thing as if I held the trackball in the air. I was really looking forward to this. And to think, if it weren't for these risers and the claim of being able to use them, this would be a 5-star review.

I bought this because I couldn't find a wired version of the Logitech thumb trackball (M575), as there seems to be some wireless interference at my location. The Perimice-520 is comparable to the Logitech M575, with an extra button between the two main ones. It includes a couple of plastic insets that add lift and angle; I don't use them but they do fit snugly. Much like the M575, it's great for ordinary tasks, and is more comfortable than using a mouse. Very little thumb movement is required for crossing screen real estate. However, this same advantage makes it awkward when you need pixel precision, such as aiming in a game. Perixx software is provided for assigning actions to buttons, adjusting sensitivity and so on. There's a macro feature for creating reusable actions. The software interface lacks polish but it works fine. The first one I bought had a gradually defective scroll wheel. Customer service promptly replaced it with about a one week turnaround between my first communication and product delivery at my doorstep.

Der Trackball hat noch 2 unterschiedlich hohe magnetische Unterbauten, so dass die für unterschiedliche Handneigungen und Höhen anpassbar sind. Mehrere Leute haben den bei mir schon ausprobiert und für toll befunden. Der Ball selbst schillert wunderschön, vor allem bei Sonnenschein.

The product worked great for the first 4 months. Sadly the scrolling wheel broke down. When I try to scroll down, it will scroll down and then up again. With this defect the mouse becomes unusable for me. Update: the mouse started working normally again. Still confused as to why the problem started and why it is working again.

J'avais souvent employé par le passé, des trackball, pour finalement retourner à la souris classique. À mon avis, le trackball est à réserver à des usages spécifiques, où l'espace est compté, ce qui est le cas pour cet achat. En cas d'usage intensif, il y a quand même une grosse fatigue du pouce... C'est peut être pas dramatique, mais les tendinites peuvent être très gênantes et compliquées à gérer. Ce trackball est de très bonne qualité. Je n'ai pas hésité à racheter du Perixx, car, que ce soit les claviers ou les souris, je n'ai pas été déçu. Pourvu que ça dure...

Uso trackball desde hace más de diez años. Actualmente tengo dos Logitech inalámbricos y otro marca Elecom. Este Perixx PERIMICE-520W está a la altura de cualquiera de ellos según mi experiencia. Llevo con él cuatro meses usándolo intensivamente para jugar al Minecraft y en ofimática, y estoy muy satisfecho. Espero que los interruptores duren más que los de algunos Logitech. Por último un consejo a los que empezáis con estos aparatos. No tiene mucho sentido comprar un trackball inalámbrico para una mesa de escritorio. Es un dispositivo fijo y no se mueve como un ratón convencional. Sin embargo, para el salón, para usarlo desde el sofá, creo que no hay nada mejor que un trackball inalámbrico. Lo puedes apoyar literalmente en cualquier sitio (manta, barriga, ...) y a funcionar con total precisión.

Der Trackball ist echt nicht schlecht! Er passt unter meine großen Hände was schon mal nicht selbstverständlich ist. Die Winkelstücke hab ich ausprobiert, ohne Adapter ist aber am besten. Look & feel ist nicht gerade hochwertig und auch die Lager für den Ball sind aus Plastik. Muss aber sagen in der Praxis taugt er. Ich kann noch nichts zur Langlebigkeit sagen, habe ihn erst 2-3 Wochen in Gebrauch. Den Ball nutze ich für CAD Zeichen und Musikproduktion und das macht er wirklich gut. Habe auch verstanden, dass die Kunststofflager des Balls besser gleiten. Er läuft auch tadellos unter Linux- einfach - alle tasten sofort da. Alles was mir an dem Trackball fehlt ist ein besseres Mausrad mit Schalter für Freilauf.