Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Mouse Review

Intro:

I had fond memories of trackballs from when I was younger playing games like the old SSI RPGs, Sim City, Doom, Wolfenstein, and Wing Commander. 

But since '93 I only use optical mice and touchpads. As I get older and try to return to simplicity, I wanted to get rid of the ugly mouse pad on my desk and also the cables. My desk has been reduced to the essentials, and this was the last step in getting it where I wanted to go.

This is better than what I remember about trackballs, and I had good memories. The learning curve was almost non-existent, even after 25 years. I've yet to clean it, so I can't tell you how easy it is to remove the ball or clean the inside (any trackball user will tell you to do this at least 1-2 times a year). I was happy to see that the ball is firmly in place. 

This was a complaint to others, but I remember having to chase an errant trackball more than once in my childhood because the device was hit or shaken. I turned this thing over and shook it, and the trackball still hasn't dropped.

The weight is a bit heavy, but that shouldn't be a problem. Remember that trackballs are supposed to stay still, so you don't have to "move" them. In fact, moving it around your desk is the surest way to get frustrated. 

There is a power button on the bottom and you might forget you have a trackball for the first few days while trying to "wake up your computer by rolling the trackball in vain across the desktop." If weight If you don't like it, most of it comes from the magnetic plate, which can be easily removed with a simple pull. However, it becomes uncomfortable when you remove the plate.

There is a magnetic plate on the bottom that allows both positions for flat or inclined ergonomics. It's stable enough not to accidentally change position during normal use, yet easy enough to move that a bit of pressure is enough to switch modes. 

Setup is simple, with an easy-to-remove sticker on the bottom showing you what to do to get started. It came out of the box and I used it for several hours before plugging it in, not because it was dead, but because I wanted to see how long it would last on a single charge. Since it's only been a few days, I can't say anything about that yet.

The Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse included software tells me that even after three days of heavy use it is completely full, I will try to remember to report the 120th day.

I've had no problem with precision clicks in normal mode, but I've tried precision mode so I can report on it. Without being in precision mode, I had no trouble choosing and manipulating Excel window borders or fields. Precision mode allowed me to draw on the paint with far fewer jerks or accidental movements than my wired Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS gaming mouse.

 I wish the software would allow me to select a pointer speed for both modes. For games, I wanted the sensitivity to be maximum. This allowed me to spin super fast in Fallout 4 which made me feel like Superman in a firefight, but it was a bit nervous to adapt. 

Precision mode, on the other hand, was incredibly slow, even for drawing. I wanted to be able to tweak it a bit so I can click in precision mode and be on "normal" tracking speed while not gaming or shooting in FPS. This was enough to make me want to take half a star off (if I could). 

The Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse only gaming issues I had were clicking and dragging while learning a bit in World of Warcraft, and I was also used to the extra 4 buttons on my Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS gaming mouse. If I wasn't so committed to using this, I probably wouldn't have taken the 2-3 hours it took to retrain my brain on the new hotkeys. 

In that regard, the introduction of a game version of this trackball with additional buttons would probably make me choose that device in the future. Since there is so much room to rest your hands, I don't need one here, and I don't need to move it, there are plenty of places to put this Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse.

The Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse makes me feel good, I'm 5'11 and 190 lbs, and I usually choose medium or large gloves (medium instead of large). I suspect it might be a bit bulky for someone much smaller, but I think someone taller wouldn't have a problem.

But I would add a whole new start to something I love about this Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse. LIGHTS! There is a small white LED that lights up when you click in precision mode, and "1" and "2" light up for about 3 seconds when you switch between Bluetooth and USB wireless connections. A small green light will illuminate for about 2 seconds when you turn it on for the first time. 

That's all. Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse is no blue, green, or red lights to distract you when playing games or just sitting in the dark. This can be a problem for people who want all their toys to shine, but I personally hate all the little blinking lights on anything electronics-related.

I especially hate LED lights that tell me something is working or on while I'm using it. I don't mind a light that says "something is wrong", but I don't need a light to tell me everything is fine like I'm operating a nuclear power plant or something.

Finally Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse:

Needless to say, I am right-handed and this mouse is clearly not designed for left-hand use. 

I've been playing with retraining myself to be able to use this thing if I hurt my hand or just click on something when I have something in my hand.

 Logitech MX Ergo Trackball Mouse doesn't require a lot of coordination to do it, but to use this trackball as a left-hander you would have to use your ring finger to manipulate the ball, which was really tricky for me. 

The buttons can be turned with the included software, but the ball itself is of course not interchangeable.

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