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Logitech announces a new Trackball device in Q2 2008
Homer ( Score Rank: #3 based on predictions in the last 30 days ) Homer  |  was scored on 03-Jul-2008 (17 days ago)
Some of you who work in the field of IT, 3D or computer drafting probably have used a trackball device before. If you don't know what it is, trackball is a device that has the similar function as a computer mouse. The main difference is that you move your screen cursor by rolling the trackball with your fingers (or thumb) instead of moving the whole mouse deivce.

I personally is a big fan of Logitech Trackball device (the Trackman series). Even though trackball is a perfect input device for 3D input and 3D gaming, it never receives enough attention. Even Logitech, once a pioneer in consumer trackballs, fails to push out new version of its Trackman series.

Let's predict if Logitech will announce a new version of its trackball device before the end of Q2 2008.

Here are the current Trackball devices from Logitech:
http://www.logitech.com/i...
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  1. Wallace Wallace 17 days ago
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    answered: [ * ] No new trackball
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    There had been no innovation consumer trackball products in the last 5 years. Logitech just don't care about such niche market. Check out their web site for these old old trackball devices.
    http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mic...
  2. estimator estimator 66 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 79% ] No new trackball
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    I can see trackball being useful in the server room when space is limited. But then, it is more economical to focus on developing one type of device. And it makes sense to focus on the most popular type - a computer mouse.
  3. oWell oWell 66 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 87% ] No new trackball
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    how does a trackball give 3D movement !?
  4. Homer Homer 67 days ago
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    predicted: [ Most Likely ] [ 92% ] No new trackball
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    The trackball market is too small. I don't see another upgrade in 2 years.
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