Bring Back the Track Wheel!
I have been a proud BB user for over 5 years. I am now utilizing the Curve. I truly appreciate the mouse for navigation but at the same time, I miss the navigation efficiency of the thumb wheel. I would like to see BB integrate both navigation tools on an upcoming model. Any backers?
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No. I'm firmly against that.
I'm looking forward to the optical pad. |
No way....I hated the track wheel. The track ball gave me new intrest in playing brickbreaker.
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Welcome to the forums.
I prefer the trackball. It's possible they may be moving away from both in the future and going with a touch display. What do you mean navigation efficiency? You can change the trackball sensitivity in Options > Screen/Keyboard. |
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I liked the track wheel in its day. But there's too much now that would require two-handed operation. I'm used to the ball and wouldn't want to go back. And ball and wheel doesn't make sense to me. But that's me. If there's a customer base for it, more power to you. |
External mouse (y)
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What will be next? I am okay with the trackball.
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Trackball fan here! I would also entertain the introduction of an etch-a-sketch model with a stylus ;-)
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Trackball >>>>> Trackwheel
Trackwheel was fine back in the day. But I like the trackball now. |
I'm use to it now.
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I find the trackball very convenient right there in the middle of the BB easy to use..
This optical trackball sounds pretty cool.. of course this is probably just like going from a ball mouse to an optical mouse.. another step forward. Hopefully it will be rather bug free :) |
The 8700 is hard to operate with my left hand. But I can easily operate my previous 8320 and my 8900 with my left or right hand. So I'll take the trackball, especially with the one on the 8900.l
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i used the trackwheel on an old hand-me-down bb, and liked it, but i do prefer the trackball now. it's super convenient, and i'm definitely looking forward to seeing what the optical trackpad is going to be like!
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took me a while to get used to the ball but i love it now
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I'm with you OP... I'd like it in addition to the trackball, for ease in scrolling up/down in websites. It's better than having the volume buttons that serve no purpose unless you're in a call.
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I think its safe to say the thumbwheel is never coming back. I think the optical track ball is moving in the right direction.
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My 8830 was trashed by a bit of water which splashed through the trackball hole in the keyboard membrane of the Ottercase. I'd rather have a sealed joystick.
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