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Ploopy's Nano 2 is a minimal trackball mouse with a single button - Liliputing (liliputing.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/hardware@lemmy.world

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[–] pentastarm@piefed.ca 11 points 2 weeks ago (9 children)

This is cool. I've always loved trackballs over traditional mice. I also wish you could still get a traditional mouse with an actual ball in it instead of being optical. I only say that because I'm a nostalgic dumb ass though lol.

[–] Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

Is there a reason for using a ball-based mouse? Or are you focused on retro aesthetics (which is fine)?

[–] pentastarm@piefed.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

No real reason. I think optical mice are most likely superior (depending on the surface. I think optical mice have issues with glass tables?) Ball mice need to be cleaned every once and a while. Thr interface between the ball and roller can slip sometimes, so the cursor doesn't move.

So, mostly just nostalgia lol.

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