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diff --git a/docs/random/ergo_m575.md b/docs/random/ergo_m575.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..08d4200 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/ergo_m575.md @@ -0,0 +1,75 @@ +# I'm Using a Trackball (Logitech ERGO M575) + +I've always heard stories about people worshipping the trackball for e.g. +comfort, precision, curing their carpal tunnel, etc., but I've never used +one… until now. + +Note: this blogpost has no insight whatsoever. It's just me talking random +stuff about my new trackball. + + + +Joke's on me, the first thing I did after putting it on my desk is to +instinctively attempt to drag it around. Obviously the rubber pads on the +bottom stopped me from doing that. + + + + + + + +The hole on the bottom is large enough for me to poke my pinky through and +push out the trackball. + + + +It turns out, like a regular optic mouse, it's also laser powered. + + + +The three tiny white dots you see are rollers that support the trackball +and maintain friction. Allegedly, these were made of steel in its +predecessor, M570, but now they are plastic. + +I've been using this for a dozen hours now, including web browsing, file +managing, text editing (in LibreOffice and vim), and CAD. Here's what +I feel about it in general. + +## Pros + +- It's beefier than my old ThinkPad mouse and fits my hand better +- Trackballs are cool +- The Logitech® Unifying™ USB® receiver works out-of-the-box on Linux® +- The motion is smooth and detection is precise (but I have no proof that + it is more precise than my regular mouse) +- The ball never slips my thumb +- It saves desk space +- It's taller and thus less likely to get buried in piles of paper + +## Cons + +- The right mouse button is too sensitive and sometimes depresses under + the weight of my hand +- The left and right buttons on the scrollwheel are now two discrete, + vertical buttons without context +- It's unfriendly to left-handed people +- It's harder to orient my hand immediately upon contact +- Hence, it's harder to switch my right hand from keyboard to mouse +- Hence hence, I'm more reluctant to do the reverse which puts more burden + on my left hand + +## Conclusion + +There is no conclusion. I told you there is no insight. I just wanted to +share some cool new hardware. Now go do something else. diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/bottom.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/bottom.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..995c258 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/bottom.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/left.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/left.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..e4dd519 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/left.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/rear.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/rear.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..5016cc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/rear.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/right.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/right.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..de46d42 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/right.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/socket.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/socket.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..1658f68 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/socket.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/top.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/top.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..d79990a --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/top.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/trackball.jpg b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/trackball.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..c6870a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/random/img/ergo_m575/trackball.jpg diff --git a/docs/random/index.md b/docs/random/index.md index 9a467a8..427415d 100644 --- a/docs/random/index.md +++ b/docs/random/index.md @@ -13,3 +13,4 @@ Nevertheless, occasionally I leave a permanent trace along the way. - [The most important part of a smartphone is the OS.](smartphone_os) - [My Life Goals](life_goals) - [I Respect Furries](i_respect_furries) +- [I'm Using a Trackball (Logitech ERGO M575)](ergo_m575) |
