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07-01-2008, 06:25 PM
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Old Trackballs vs. New Trackballs
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Ok, it's obvious that the older trackballs were smooth and the new ones are rough (and more accurate or exact). I have purchased a lot of trackballs from
cnn.cn they were only like 9.99 before and now have dropped to 8.99. I like the price but would prefer to have the newer type (rough surface). Has anyone bought the newer type? If so where and how much? I am not willing to pay more than $25.00 as I replace them often.
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07-01-2008, 06:52 PM
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Ok, it's obvious that the older trackballs were smooth and the new ones are rough (and more accurate or exact). I have purchased a lot of trackballs from
cnn.cn they were only like 9.99 before and now have dropped to 8.99. I like the price but would prefer to have the newer type (rough surface). Has anyone bought the newer type? If so where and how much? I am not willing to pay more than $25.00 as I replace them often.
Thanks in advance!
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hello, I got my new trackball from Horizon...In lew of the unlock code that I could not use. Cost seems to be $10.00 according to packing slip. Maybe you could check it out. Not sure I can even use it gotta search around it says its a pearl ball not sure if thats just the name or if its for a Pearl. 
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07-01-2008, 07:15 PM
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hello, I got my new trackball from Horizon...In lew of the unlock code that I could not use. Cost seems to be $10.00 according to packing slip. Maybe you could check it out. Not sure I can even use it gotta search around it says its a pearl ball not sure if thats just the name or if its for a Pearl. |
You can use it. The trackball is called a pearl. |
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07-01-2008, 07:17 PM
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hello, I got my new trackball from Horizon...In lew of the unlock code that I could not use. Cost seems to be $10.00 according to packing slip. Maybe you could check it out. Not sure I can even use it gotta search around it says its a pearl ball not sure if thats just the name or if its for a Pearl. |
You can use it. The trackball is called a pearl. |
Lol just call me DUH! Thanks you kept me from searching!
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07-01-2008, 07:38 PM
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You guys replace your track ball? Really, how often do you do that....I had my Pearl for almost a year and never replaced it...just got my Curve a few weeks ago
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07-02-2008, 12:40 AM
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You guys replace your track ball? Really, how often do you do that....I had my Pearl for almost a year and never replaced it...just got my Curve a few weeks ago
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Just for appearance. I have such heavy use that they discolor quickly. |
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07-02-2008, 12:42 AM
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You can use it. The trackball is called a pearl.
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Potential customer here!! (A BIG one!) lol! Are they the newer version (rough surface) or the older smooth version?
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07-02-2008, 01:17 AM
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Ah yea I don't like the discolor of them but we get used to it...always afraid of them falling out if I were to take it apart
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07-02-2008, 01:25 AM
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You can use it. The trackball is called a pearl.
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Potential customer here!! (A BIG one!) lol! Are they the newer version (rough surface) or the older smooth version?
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Thinking its the newer.. Lol but sure I will be corrected yet again... It sure is pretty tho only had my BB for about 1 month and the pretty little pearl is already grey.. And yes I wash my hands! 
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07-02-2008, 01:58 AM
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Yes I also replace my trackballs, to avoid "The curse of the Black Pearl."
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07-02-2008, 02:01 AM
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Yes I also replace my trackballs, to avoid "The curse of the Black Pearl."
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07-02-2008, 02:27 AM
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07-02-2008, 02:57 AM
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Smooth balls are the best, anyway!
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07-02-2008, 03:07 AM
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Haha. Couldn't resist, John?
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07-02-2008, 03:13 AM
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I'm a pirate I prefer them rough!!! (And shocking white!  ) |
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07-02-2008, 03:38 AM
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wow alrighty then!
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07-02-2008, 04:16 AM
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wait so that grit feeling is in the ball, not in the device rollers on the print board?
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07-02-2008, 04:18 AM
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I think it's the rollers. So, if you're into disassembling the trackball assembly itself, you could probably use your old rollers with a new, clean, white ball.
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07-02-2008, 04:20 AM
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wait so that grit feeling is in the ball, not in the device rollers on the print board?
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I have been playing with some of the newer balls... ;) I would really guess it's the ball. The is a substansial difference.
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07-02-2008, 04:21 AM
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thats what i thought, that the rollers were not round, but had groves in it, causing the roughness i feel, i figure i ask since the op seems he wants a smooth feel and has a grit feel or vice versa.
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