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(More customer reviews)I'm a programmer, so I look for anything that helps me code faster. Turns out it did not take as long as I expected to get used to. For the first few days my hand wanted to instinctively grab for the mouse, but that soon went away, and now I just love how my hands can stay in the same position for typing and mousing. I DO believe I am more efficient now (but I can't proove it).
One thing that I feel makes it more efficient is that the roller bar allows you to "flick" the mouse around the screen much faster than I could with a regular mouse, and you can scroll without your fingers ever leaving the keyboard. Okay, this sounds a lot like how a laptop works, and it sort of is, but the rollermouse is still more advanced, and its the only alternative for a mouse attached to a desktop PC that I've found.
I also love that all the buttons are programmable, but you absolutely need the downloadable software to customize it (I'm surprised this didn't come on a CD with the product already). There are actually TWO different software programs that do this, a basic and advanced version. After much Googling I finally found them here: http://www.contour-design.com/Default.aspx?ID=1126
What's confusing is that the http://www.contourdesign.com site is different from the http://www.contour-design.com site. The latter is the only one that offers the advanced software.
If you want the RollerMouse scroll wheel to scroll more than 1 line at a time, you have to get the ADVANCED software. None of my default drivers could be made to adjust the wheel, so was thrilled when I finally found that download.
Also, don't buy RollerMouse from Amazon or anywhere else. The cheapest at $199 was direct from here: http://www.rollermousepro.com/
The only other downsides besides having to hunt for the right software are 1) I wish it came with some built-in USB connections, otherwise, it might as be wireless!, 2) you need to use it with a keyboard that has an absolutely straight bottom edge otherwise the rollermouse sits too far away from your fingers, 3) the price: $199 is really expenisive for this product. Should be under $100.
I think if more people used this product the mouse would become a thing of the past! Give it a week and you won't go back.
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World's Greatest Mousing Device Is Now Even Better!! New RollerBar Design for Effortless Control of the Cursor is 67% Longer than the "Classic" RollerMouse Two more Buttons to extend versatility and flexibility - includes "Drag Lock" and "Double Click" functionality Most Cost-Effective Mousing Investment On the Market Today Revolutionary rollerbar provides single finger point and click functionality Adjustable click force on rollerbar (5 levels of tension) using simple knob under RollerMouse. (Rollerbar click function can be disabled using dip switch if user prefers using buttons) Smooth sliding steel rollerbar coated with soft rubber for excellent feel and cursor control Long Lasting - Optical sensor reads bar movement using the latest technology, nothing to wear out 3 user definable buttons and a scroll wheel (5 buttons on PRO) Buttons configurable for Click, Double-Click and Draglock via dip switches or software (depends on version) PC and Mac compatible (USB device with PS2 adapter included) Secondary PS2 port for connecting one additional input device (Classic model only) Soft but firm lycra wrist rest support. Removable for easy cleaning - Larger model (RollerWave) also available as an accessory pictured to left 20-7/8" Wide x 11-3/8" Deep x 1-1/4" High (all measurements from maximum locations)
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