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Hi, I'm currently using an old Logitech M570 at work and I'm looking to buy a trackball for my home pc as well. I have a Logitech G502 at home and will likely be alternating between those two.

I'm pretty happy with the overall feel of the M750 so I was thinking about the Logitech Ergo M575 or 575S. The MX Ergo S also looks good with the ability to tilt, but it's too expensive imo. I would like it to stay under 50 €.

One thing that concerns me is the durability of the mouse switches. I already had to replace my G502 once because of Logitech's dreaded double click problem and I'm starting to get the same symptoms on the M570. Is this something I still sould be concerned about?

Which other manufacturers or models would you recommend?

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[–] kata1yst@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

If you're feeling adventurous, Ploopy: https://ploopy.co/thumb-trackball/

Otherwise I can recommend https://www.amazon.com/stores/ProtoArc/page/5E310D15-2E74-4420-88B7-5A4251D5642E

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I switched from a Logitech m570 to an elecom track ball that is now gone. But replaced by the ek-g https://elecomusa.com/products/m-xt2urbk-g

Edit: I said etekcity when I meant elecom

[–] AceFuzzLord@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago

Cannot vouch for that specific Logitech model or that etekcity because I haven't used them, but I can vouch for the elecom one. So far the only problem I've had so far was caused by me not removing the ball and cleaning out the dust and stuff.

[–] Coelacanthus@lemmy.kde.social 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Kensington Orbit® series are matching your budget. To be honest, Kensington Slimblade Pro is almost 2 times of you budget but it worths.

[–] cronenthal@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 5 months ago

I spent years with the Kensington Orbit and just recently switched to to a Kensington Expert. I'm considering going back to the Orbit, it's just so good.