Kensington Orbit Mouse - Wired Ergonomic TrackBall Mouse for PC, Mac and Windows with Scroll Ring, Ambidextrous Design and Optical Tracking - Blue (K72337EU)

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Another factor to consider is the connection of your mouse. These days, most mice on the market will have a wireless option. Using a USB port or Bluetooth connection, you won’t need to worry about wires getting tangled or clogging up your desk. Insert the AA battery in the Fusion Orbit, insert the USB 2.4GHz nano receiver in your computer, with or without the USB-A adapter, and turn on the Fusion Orbit with the button at the bottom. You can use ELECOM’s mouse weird or wirelessly. It takes 1 AA battery and has a great battery life, saving you from continually charging it and for those using it with a USB connection, there is a space within the mouse to safely store the receiver when not in use.

Kensington is in denial, they have been for 15 years at least. I wish it were otherwise– I like their products…I just don’t trust them. The first time I bought a replacement, but when it happened again, I called Kensington to ask about this problem and alert them to the fact that there was a problem. They denied that there was a problem and told me point blank that I was the first and only one to have complained. Holding the Orbit Fusion, it feels nice and solid. Nothing too spectacular, but it’s well made, nice matte plastic, with some sharper edges and smooth palm shape. Easily adjust the cursor speed to fit your needs by selecting the appropriate DPI level (400/400-800/800-1500)–lower DPI for precision editing and higher DPI for word processing or casual browsing.The only thing I really don't like about the Orbit Wireless is the same thing I don't like on the regular Orbit. The included wrist rest is a nice touch and it's useful, but it's also not very good. Personally, I prefer not using it anyway, as the position of my hand feels better, but the point is more that it's just not very good. It sort of clips to the lower portion of the Orbit Wireless except it doesn't really. The speed of the scrolling can be set in the latest Kensington Works software. Be sure to update your KensingtonWorks if you have an older version installed, so that the Orbit Fusion shows up. Buttons

Compare size of the Kensington Orbit with Scroll Ring (grey and white version (top), Kensington Pro Ergo (left), Kensington Orbit Fusion (middle) and the Kensington Expert Wireless (right). The unique finger-operated scroll ring provides a more precise, intuitive and comfortable scrolling experience That alone is enough to make it worth buying because, like its wired sibling, it's extremely comfortable to use, good value and the scroll ring is a thing of genius. Customers praised the comfort of the mouse and how easy it is to use. They enjoyed the customizable options on the buttons and found it great for video editors, graphic designers, or programmers! I prefer the bigger devices as I have large hands. I can work with this Orbit Fusion quite well, although I do find it easier to move the ball with the middle of my fingers, not my finger tips.A detachable wrist rest delivers soft cushioning to support the hand and wrist in ergonomic comfort for pain-free productivity during extended periods of activity on the computer. It just sort of sits there, it comes away far too easily, and it'll move about more than you'd want a wrist rest to. It's a shame because it is comfortable, but it's just so frustrating to actually try to live with.

Underneath it has great anti-slip rubber strips, a hole to punch out the ball, the battery compartment, ON/OFF button and a place to store the USB 2.4GHz nano receiver when you’re traveling. Compare the ball size of the Kensington Pro Fit Ergo (left), Kensington Orbit Fusion (middle) and the Kensington Expert Wireless (right)

There are also some companion app issues, though these could also be exclusive to Windows 11, which I've tested it with. There are settings for DPI and scroll speed in the app, as well as to enable and disable acceleration. Only they do nothing. You have to use Windows' built-in mouse tools to make any fine changes. One of the closest competitors actually comes from Kensington, and that's of course the regular Orbit. Aside from having a cable and no DPI switch, it's basically the exact same product but costing less. If you're on a tighter budget or aren't bothered about going wire-free, it's a solid alternative.