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vegyjones
5th March 2006, 22:26
In my mouse.

I've had this trouble before, but sometimes it just cures itself.

That ball is getting all stuck and I have to keep shifting
the mouse to get across the screen.

I took the ball out earlier and gave it a clean, but it's still a bit stucky.

Is there a way to ease the ball going round, or should I just steal the
laser guided one I have in work? :)
Win2Win
5th March 2006, 22:33
Get a Logitech Trackball
vegyjones
5th March 2006, 22:34
A what-a-what What ball? :doh
vegyjones
5th March 2006, 22:41
This ones not Logitech,
but it's £12-11 online at PC World

Would that be okay?
MattR
5th March 2006, 23:56
Vegy, did you clean the little rollers inside the mouse as well? Paper clip works for that.
John
6th March 2006, 00:26
Try and get yourself a bargain like I managed to at GAME. :D

Two optical, wireless mice, both identical, sat on the shelf... one with a sticker on for £9.99 and one with a sticker on for £19.99... you can guess which one I took to the checkout. "That's £19.99 please." (Expected that to happen :D) I gave the guy a puzzled look, pointed to the sticker and said "But it says £9.99." "OK we'll knock off the £10."

Job done. Out the store. Whooooosh. :D

Vegy, get yourself at least an optical mouse. Wireless if you're bothered about wires getting in the way. And be sure to clean the pads at the bottom regularly because they clog with dust and dirt.
vegyjones
6th March 2006, 00:41
My roller bar thingy's look like if I try and clean them, they are going to fall to pieces! :yikes:

The rubber looks like it's all about to peel off!
silax
6th March 2006, 02:16
you been watching too much porn boy
Win2Win
6th March 2006, 09:13
This ones not Logitech,
but it's £12-11 online at PC World

Would that be okay?

No, this one is more relaible, and last for years http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=27ZL&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=logitech+marble&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0

....and it never runs off the desk, no wrist movement required, and makes game playe easier.
vegyjones
6th March 2006, 11:11
Cheers Bossman!
MattR
6th March 2006, 11:15
No, this one is more relaible, and last for years http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=27ZL&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=logitech+marble&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=0

....and it never runs off the desk, no wrist movement required, and makes game playe easier.


I had a trackball one a couple of years ago, did my finger in after a while.
Win2Win
6th March 2006, 11:31
:doh You use a finger on any mouse!! Strange boy. You do not get repetitive strain injuries from track balls.
MattR
6th March 2006, 11:46
Moving the trackball with my finger I meant. After a few months I started to get a pain at the knuckle. Us Southerners are delicate you see :D
Fadetoblack
6th March 2006, 18:47
Get a free optical mouse here (http://www.syncsort.com/cht26dedv)matey.
MattR
6th March 2006, 19:25
Or try this..
Win2Win
6th March 2006, 20:49
Don't get the one that sells insurance...it can be damn repetitive.....