Kensington 72414 PilotMouse Bluetooth Mini Mouse (PC/Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)After I noticed my thumbs developing slight pain from using the cramped touchpad on my laptop, I looked around for a cordless mouse. I opted for the Kensington Pilot Mini for the following reasons, in order of importance:
1) Bluetooth technology (no infrared receiver to deal with)
2) Priced lower than other models such as the MSFT mouse
3) Compact size because I travel every couple of months
I'll cut to the chase and list my pros and cons.
Cons:
- First mouse arrived and within a few days, the rubber pad peeled away from the chassis. I firmly pressed it down so that the adhesive made contact again but it would only stay down for a few days. I returned the mouse for a replacement.
- About half the time, when I stop moving the mouse, the cursor drifted right to left. It's unclear whether this is due to the mouse or my Bluetooth card but the replacement does not seem to have this problem.
- The scroll wheel makes an annoying rattling sound when scrolling. Not a problem at home but this could get annoying if I'm in a meeting. Replacement mouse also has this problem.
- I bought this for $52.99 but I now see the price is $69.99. At $52.99, it was pricier than most IR mice but I thought I'd invest in the Bluetooth technology and use the mouse for a number of years. In retrospect, I find the quality shoddy for a product priced at this premium. Certainly at $69.99, the mouse is overpriced in my opinion. I recognize I'm paying the early adopter price for Bluetooth but if you can get by with an IR mouse, do that or wait until this device drops to $30 in a year.
Pros:
- Setup is incredibly easy (I'm using XP pro with the Kensington Bluetooth card).
- Not specific to this mouse, but the comfort of a cordless mouse is fantastic. I plan on keeping the replacement mouse, scroll wheel rattle and all.
- Mouse seems to work on a variety of surfaces.
- Priced lower than other Bluetooth mice. Kensington marketing did their homework; this mouse is priced lower than mose Bluetooth mice but still higher than IR mice so it captures a profit. However, at $69.99, I'm not sure this is still true.
All in all, I'm keeping the mouse but disappointed with the quality given the price. As a side note, I've shopped Amazon since they started business 10 years ago and this is the first return I've had to make. The make the process EXTREMELY painfree. They had a Returns web site that sends out a replacement immediately with no cost to me. Since the product is a defect, I do not incur shipping charges for sending the old one back.

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The Kensington 72414 PilotMouse Bluetooth Mini Mouse offers the ultimate combination of comfort and wireless freedom. The Kensington 72414 features a compact size that is easy to carry and comfortable to use, as well as a battery-saving on/off switch that lets you conserve power for when you need it. This mouse provides secure, interference-free performance with any Bluetooth enabled laptop, within an amazing range of up to 65 feet for maximum freedom in presentation control. The speed and pinpoint accuracy of Kensington's DiamondEye optical technology allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking on virtually any surface. With a programmable buttons, a scroll wheel, and an ergonomic shape with integrated grips the Kensington 72414 is incredibly easy to use, and without having to use wires or an added receiver, it is one of the most convenient mouse you can buy. This Kensington optical mouse is guaranteed to work right out of the box on both PCs and Macs, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The Kensington 72414 wireless mouse requires a Bluetooth enabled PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, or Macintosh running Mac OS 10.2.8 or later.

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Kensington Notebook Expansion Dock with Video; USB Connection 33367 Review

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(More customer reviews)Pretty cool product plug in your notebook through usb, and get keyboard, mouse, ethernet, video, usb and sound. Bought this one, the targus one, and the addlogix one at the same time. Kensington drivers install without a reboot, addlogix works but needs a reboot, targus one performed terribly. Has better cable management and looks better than addlogix too. Video quality seems good, watched DVD's on it, no slowness although I imagine it wouldn't work for a video game.
CONS: No drivers available on Kensington website

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Single USB plug connects your notebook to USB peripherals Ethernet speakers and even monitor32-bit color supports notebook-quality video on external monitorsNotebook expansion dock works with flat panel monitors up to 19" at native resolutions of 1280 & 1024 pixelsIntelligent plug-n-play technology selects best available monitor settings automatically1 year warranty

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Kensington PocketMouse Wireless Mini Travel Mouse ( 72214 ) Review

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(More customer reviews)The good news is that this small, cordless mouse will definitely work out a lot better than the full-size, corded mouse I had been using with my Mac PowerBook. (Whenever possible, I prefer to use my PowerBook as a kind of pseudo-desktop computer by connecting an external keyboard and mouse.) The small size of both the mouse and the receiver will make them much easier to pack up and take along with the PowerBook when it's time to go away on vacation, and the absence of a cord is already making life a lot easier in my somewhat cramped work environment. And now that I've figured out all its quirks and gotten past all its roadblocks, this mouse is very easy to control.
The bad news is all those quirks and roadblocks.
Most of them, I can help you avoid, but there's one I can only warn you about and tell you to persevere. The first thing you gotta do is insert two AAA batteries into the mouse. The batteries are supplied -- and in my case at least, they were Energizers -- but the battery cover is very difficult to get off. All I can tell you is -- keep pressing down and forward, like the instructions say, and eventually you'll get it. You just might sweat off several pounds first.
The next issue could have been avoided if the instructions had simply told me what NOT to do. (I subsequently emailed Kensington and WAS told NOT to do it.) To connect the cordless mouse, you plug a tiny receiver into the USB port in lieu of a cord. But you MUST use a port on the computer itself. You CANNOT plug the receiver into a USB hub. If you try to, the receiver's pilot light will light up, but you won't be able to establish a link with the mouse.
(I'm not sure whether it would have worked if I'd plugged the receiver into the external keyboard that was connected directly to my PowerBook. The shape of the keyboard and the receiver made this connection physically impossible. In order to continue using the external keyboard without sacrificing the hub, I had to plug the hub into the port where the keyboard had been, then plug the keyboard into the hub. Fortunately, the keyboard DID work in conjunction with the hub.)
With the receiver properly connected, establishing the link involves simply pressing a button on the receiver, then pressing the "connect" button on the mouse. When you press the receiver button, the pilot light starts to blink. When you establish the link, the pilot light glows steadily, but flickers each time you move the mouse. The linking procedure is simple enough, except that the `connect" button is recessed into the bottom of the mouse, and thus needs a pen or some similar object to press it.
After doing all this, I still thought the mouse wasn't working properly, but to be fair, this issue WAS covered in the instructions. This optical mouse is picky about the surfaces you use it on. It turns out that the worst surface to use is a black, reflective one -- which exactly describes my computer table. After putting the mouse on a sheet of white paper, everything was fine. I have to say, though, that this was NOT an issue with the optical mouse I'd been using -- which is probably why I glossed over that part of the instructions.
Well, now I'm "cooking with gas," as my third-grade teacher used to say, but there are still two quirks I occasionally have to deal with. The first one concerns the ability to turn the mouse off to conserve the batteries, which you do by pressing the scroll wheel, then pressing the connect button while holding the scroll wheel down. The same procedure turns the mouse back on. Most of the time, this works fine, except for the need to use a pen as described earlier. But occasionally, when I turn the mouse back on, the link is broken. This problem is solved by repeating the procedure used to establish the connection initially.
The second quirk would be a problem if I didn't have a cat and a three-year-old daughter. But sometimes, one or the other of them pressed some unknown combination of keys that causes the PowerBook to refuse to respond to the mouse. This problem is solved by unplugging and reconnecting the receiver.
So if you can avoid most of the problems I ran into, you should be up and running with this mouse in no time.

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The Kensington 72214 Pocket Mouse Mini Wireless USB Travel Mouse is an ultra-compact travel mouse for complete mobility. The perfect solution for busy travelers who don't like the built-in input devices on their laptops, this mouse not only gives you wireless freedom, but Kensington's interference-free Quick RF wireless technology prevents annoying cursor hesitation to provide ultra-smooth movement and precise control. The Kensington 72214 features a compact shape that is comfortable for both right- and left-handed use, and a convenient on/off switch that saves time and the expense of constantly replacing batteries. More convenient and comfortable than a touch-pad, the Kensington 72214 has two mouse buttons and a scroll wheel that makes navigation easy. The speed and pinpoint accuracy of Kensington's DiamondEye optical technology allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking and precise guidance on virtually any surface. The Kensington 72214's wireless receiver connects via USB for convenient, universal plug-and-play with both PCs and Macs. As an added convenience, this unit comes in a stylish gray-and-black color scheme that compliments most any laptop, and comes with a handy travel bag so you have just one small thing to carry. This Kensington optical mouse works right out of the box, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The Kensington 72214 requires a PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, or a Macintosh running Mac OS 10.1.5 or later, though it will still function as a one-button mouse with Mac 8 and 9.

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Kensington 72114 Pocket USB Mouse (PC/Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this mouse for my PowerBook, primarily for use when away from home. For my large hands, I have traditionally preferred large mice, such as the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer and the (no longer available) full-size Logitech MouseMan series. However, I do find this mouse to be perfectly acceptable, especially given its portable dimensions. For me, it is much more comfortable than the slightly smaller, but more expensive Pocket Mouse SE (72118). It is comfortable enough that when I get home, I pull it out of its included stuff sack and plug it into my Kensington Keyboard-in-a-Box (64350) which serves as a two-port USB hub when plugged into my PowerBook. Thus, it also makes a reasonable compact desktop mouse.
In terms of performance, it has worked on any reasonable surface. I have had no problem using it on a variety of surfaces including solid-wood desks, laminate desks, standard mouse pads, a deeply textured couch, jeans, and the comforter on my bed. The only problematic surfaces have been a shiny metal file cabinet top and a holographic mouse pad, but this is to be expected. For the price I can't complain.
As far as compatibility is concerned, I have had no problems with my Mac running OS X (10.3) or my PC running Windows XP Professional. No driver installation was required for either system.
I'd highly recommend this as carry-along mouse for most portable computer users.

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The Kensington 72114 Pocket USB Mouse is a compact travel mouse for laptop users, with optical technology that lets you take precision on the road. The perfect solution for mobile professionals who are dissatisfied with the built-in input devices on their laptops, the Kensington 72114 features a compact shape that is comfortable for both right- and left-handed use, and comes with a travel bag that eliminates the problem of tangled cords. The Kensington 72114 also features DiamondEye optical technology that allows it to respond to even your fastest movements with accurate tracking on virtually any surface, and a USB connection for universal plug-and-play installation with both PCs and Macs alike. This mouse has two buttons and a scroll wheel, a four-foot connecting cord, and comes in a stylish silver-and-black color scheme that looks good with any laptop. This Kensington optical mouse works right out of the box without even requiring a reboot, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The Kensington 72114 requires a PC running Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP, or a Macintosh running Mac OS X or later, but will work with OS 8.1 as a one-button mouse.

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Kensington SlimBlade Media Mouse, Wireless Mouse with Media Controller (Dark Wine) K72282US Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this mouse to replace my apple mighty mouse. As a replacement for the Mighty Mouse it works fantastic. The only thing I miss that keeps this from being a five star mouse is the middle click, which I too used for Expose.
The reverse itunes, dvd controls are an awesome plus which get rid of the need for the little remote. Also the optical sensitivity and speed is much better than Apple's. One of the things I loved about the mighty mouse was its 360 degree scrolling. This replaces it, and gives me opportunity to program expose keyboard shortcuts.
As a windows mouse, since windows doesn't have a 360 scroller mouse this is a great add on. Something one will find invaluable in design work.

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This mouse does a whole lot more than just control your cursor. The Kensington SlimBlade(TM) Media Mouse combines a mouse and media controller into one slim, sleek device that fits your hand as well as your home space.This is a full-featured laser mouse that allows you to navigate through documents, photos and all your materials with superior precsion.Plus, the multifunction navigation pad on the media controller includes volume control, track control, play and pause.

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KENSINGTON 33348 Bluetooth USB 2.0 Adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I already had a Kensington Bluetooth 1.2 adapter K33085, and I used it on my Windows XP computer to communicate with my Dell Axim X30 PDA, Nokia 6230 phone, and Motorola HS820 phone headset.
I figured I would upgrade to Bluetooth 2.0 to enable future devices with higher speeds and more capabilities (e.g., stereo headset), so I bought this adapter 33348.
It seems to work fine transferring files with the PDA and the phone, but my main thing was really the headset (for Skype), and I couldn't get it to work.
I installed the software as instructed (tried on 3 separate XP computers), and paired with the headset. It said it was paired, and it noticed when I would connect or disconnect the headset, but when they were paired, there was no sound. I tried manually switching the default audio device to Bluetooth Audio (didn't have to do that on the K33085), but it still didn't work.
I also tried my friend's HS820 and H700 headsets, with the same results.
I contacted Tech Support from both Kensington and Motorola. I never got an answer from Motorola (after 5 days), and the answer from Kensington, while prompt, was not terribly helpful. After I described the problem in detail, and asked for detailed advice, the response basically amounted to "Try installing from scratch again, and if it doesn't work, here's where you can apply for a refund."
So I returned the 33348 adapter to Amazon, and I'm back to using the old K33085 adapter. Hope I manage to find a Bluetooth 2.0 adapter compatible with my headset soon.

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Dell RP962 / PY777 Optical 5-Button USB Mouse w/ Scroll Wheel (MOA8BO) Review

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(More customer reviews)Finally, a mouse that does what I want. This mouse has the usual right and left click buttons with a mouse wheel. This wheel not only rolls, it tilts right and left to act like two more buttons and can be pressed down to act like a third button. Then there are the two additional side buttons (e.g. forward and backward). It is called a five button mouse, but it is more like a seven button mouse. I have been unable to find another mouse that does all that this one does, and is reliable and easy to use. The only down side is it is an optical mouse, not a laser mouse, so it is not as precise in its movements as a laser mouse. But with a bit of care and patience, I can still make my one pixel tweaks on artwork.
Caution: this mouse will not perform well unless you get the Dell Mouse Suite software to drive it. The Mouse Suite software lets you configure the buttons to do what you want. I own three of these mice and use them on XP, Vista and Vista 64 bit operating systems without any problems. I found the (free) R140482.EXE Mouse Suite driver download at the Dell web site at:
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Product Specifications: * Manufacturer: Dell * Dell P/N: RP962 / PY777 * Model: MOA8BO * Color: Black/Silver

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Kensington 64382 PilotBoard Wireless USB Desktop for Mac (Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this in the hope of getting all the multimedia and browser buttons of a Microsoft keyboard but the correct key labels and layout for my Mac. Having switched from a MS keyboard, however, I'm now regretting it. The Kensington pilot board seems to have significant difficulties transmitting wirelessly, as it regularly drops keystrokes and often shows a perceptible lag between key hit and computer response (compared to a wired keyboard). I'm returning mine.

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QuickRF high-speed wireless connection / DiamondEye technology for silky-smooth mouse tracking / Multimedia, internet, & user-switching keys Detachable keyboard wrist rest provides supportive, all-day comfort Scroll wheels on keyboard and mouse quickly navigate through long documents Contemporary good looks are a stylish complement to a Mac or Mac mini

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Kensington Slimblade Trackball USB 2.0 for PC and Mac, K72327US Review

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(More customer reviews)UPDATE (16 October 2010): Kensington released their TrackballWorks in June of this year, which release enables users to customize the Slimblade Trackball's four buttons, adjust pointer speed/acceleration/function, and other features. The pointer sensitivity is much improved, though still not as good as the pointer sensitivity module found in the venerable MouseWorks software.
On the other hand, the ability to customize the four buttons of the Slimblade Trackball is a welcome (and much needed) improvement. This device should have shipped with this software.
The advent of programmable buttons places the Slimblade Trackball in a category of its own. It surpasses by a wide margin the ergonomics and aesthetics of the Expert Mouse. The scrolling function is superb, a perfect complement to a trackpad device. I am surprised by how much the Slimblade Trackball just "disappears" while I am working with it.
My only complaint is that the buttons are sometimes too sensitive, something that can be avoided by adjusting how much resting pressure one places on the device's surface.
Those of us looking for an attractive and elegant multifunction pointing device need look no further. The Slimblade Trackball now has software worthy of its stunning good looks.
(The previous version of this review rated the Slimblade Trackball at 2 stars, was found helpful by 190 of 201 people, and was titled "Missed Opportunity".)
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(Amazon's system was not properly updating my review, so I deleted and reposted. At the time I did this, only 1 of 4 people found my review helpful. Even so.)
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UPDATE (9 March 2009): After 4 days of continuous use. I am packing it in and reverting back to the Expert Mouse. If one needs either precise cursor control, programmable buttons or application-sensitive behavior, the Slimblade Trackball is unusable with the supplied software.
I've been using trackballs (mainly Kensington) since 1993 and am no stranger to change. This trackball simply was not designed with an expert user in mind, and I hope those who read my review will consider that it is written from this perspective. It is meant to inform professionals and expert users whose software and hardware demands are unusually high.
If you are an expert user who needs a pointing device to be application-aware, or if you need high-precision cursor control, this device is not one you should consider.
Tempting as this device may be for people frustrated with the terrible hardware design of the Expert Mouse, the Slimblade Trackball cannot replace the Expert Mouse.
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The Slimblade Trackball is really a missed opportunity for Kensington. This device has so much potential but the software limitations make this device just barely usable.
The two major components of the Slimblade Trackball are the hardware design and the software affordances. Let's start with the good.
THE HARDWARE
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In order to understand what is amazing about the Kensington Slimblade Trackball, one should be aware of the last redesign of the Expert Mouse. That design is quite horrendous. The steep angle of the plastic housing strained the wrist tendons so badly that the device shipped with a faux leather pad that attached to the trackball to elevate the wrist. Besides being ugly, the pad kludge didn't work very well. Strained wrists are a common symptom among users of the Expert Mouse Trackball.
The Slimblade Trackball rectifies this situation. Big Time.
The low profile of the trackball housing is not only aesthetically pleasing, it also allows users to use the device with hand and wrist only moderately angled. The ball rolls smoothly (though it is an ugly color) and the buttons are very sleek as they are cut out of the housing. Clicks are unfortunately hollow-sounding, but the tactile response is superb, the buttons requiring a firm but shallow press for activation. The new device is a pleasure to handle physically.
The engineering of the trackball well is clever. Plastic bearings similar to those in the Expert Mouse Trackball keep the ball gliding smoothly, with the difference that these bearings are sealed in their sockets with only a portion of the bearing visible. The holes which contain the electronics that register ball movement do not appear to emit light. When the ball is rotated around its Y-axis (running through the top and bottom of the device), the electronics make an audible clicking noise. Think iPod scrollwheel sound. The faint sound could be a problem in quiet office environments, especially for users who do quite a bit of scrolling or zooming.
In all, the hardware of the device is excellent. The thought and care which went into the engineering shows, and if look and feel were all that mattered, Kensington would have produced a pointing device worthy of admiration and celebration.
Unfortunately for Kensington, there's also the bad and the ugly. Namely . . .
THE SOFTWARE
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(I'm testing the Slimblade Trackball software on a PowerMac G5 2 x 2.5 GHz running Mac OS X v. 10.5.6. Windows users may have an experience different than mine.)
First off, I want to say that the software seems also to have received quite a bit of attention from the designers at Kensington. Unfortunately, what those designers produced seems to be the victim of poor market analysis.
Some Slimblade Trackball users have forgiven Kensington for omitting the ability to program the buttons. I am not one of these users. The inability to reprogram the buttons is arrogance at its worst. When Steve Jobs and Jon Ives give users an extra-strength dose of designerly arrogance, they often succeed in curing ailments users didn't even realize they had (hockey puck mouse excepted). I'm here to assure you that the software designers at Kensington are neither Steve Jobs nor Jon Ives.
At all.
First, the drivers for the Slimblade Trackball do not have any user-accessible interface. Period. OK, that's not entirely true. The installer places a pointer-shaped item in the menubar. Clicking on that item reveals two items. 1) A dimmed line reporting that the Kensington Slimblade Trackball is active, and 2) a link to Kensington's online tutorial. As we all know (as of 5 March 2009), that online tutorial is not yet available. So, the link sends users to the promotional microsite for the Slimblade Trackball as if advertising will convince them that nothing's wrong. I suppose one can navigate one's way to the sparse FAQ which contains 8 items as of this writing.
If you can't read the sign that says Things are Not Good(tm) then look over yonder. Yup. That's the milestone for Here Comes Ugly(tm)
THE UGLY
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Users not only cannot program the device's buttons, but they also cannot customize the speed and acceleration of the device outside of the operating system software provided by Apple or a piece of third-party software.* This is a problem of gargantuan proportions and has been documented at length in this TidBITS article: [...].
I have a 23" Cinema Display and a 17" Studio Display hooked together in a single extended desktop. I need my pointing device tracking to be set high. Setting the mouse tracking to high is possible with Apple's "Keyboard & Mouse" System Preference. The problem comes when moving the device slowly, as one might do when selecting text. The differences in slow and fast cursor tracking in Apple's Keyboard & Mouse System Preference settings render the Slimblade trackball practically unusable on medium-to-large desktops.
By removing the ability of users to customize slow and fast tracking speed--something that the Expert Mouse Trackball software does provide--Kensington has effectively turned what should have been a magnificent product into something only a mother could love, or at least a committee of marketroids who got their way over the tearful objections of old-skool Kensington software devs. Don't worry devs, having bought this device I feel your pain and then some.
At present, Kensington has no plans to offer programmable buttons for this device. One can only hope future software releases will enable users to customize the acceleration settings for the Slimblade Trackball just as users of the Expert Mouse Trackball are able to customize their settings.
CONCLUSION
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The hardware engineers at Kensington deserve raises and your first-born. This is a beautiful device.
On the other hand, the managers of the software design team should have their computers confiscated and other really awful things like getting raisins for dessert.
The Kensington Slimblade Trackball is like a gorgeous date with a bland personality. You don't mind hanging out awhile but you hope something better will come along soon.
* My limited testing of USB Overdrive as a third-party driver has been unable to access the media buttons (the upper ones) at all, suggesting to me that the upper buttons are not regular mouse buttons at all.

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Now the ball does it all Your computing experience just got smoother, faster and easier with the Kensington SlimBlade(TM) Trackball. Choose navigation mode to control cursor and scrolling. Media mode controls volume, play/pause, stop, and track forward/backward, while view mode zooms in/out, and pans. And it does it all with the ball to put complete control at your fingertips. You can even keep an eye on which application you are in and which function is being performed with the heads-up display on your monitor.Mac and PC compatible, including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Mac OS X. USB 2.0.

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Kensington 64379 PilotBoard Wireless USB/PS2 Desktop Mouse, Keyboard, Detachable Wrist Rest (PC/Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was only looking for the keyboard but couldn't find it without the set. This review is for the keyboard only since I haven't tried the mouse and don't plan to. I'm quite happy with the mouse I already have.
I have used this keyboard for only 2 weeks. This is a first impressions review, not a long-term one.
I am a programmer by profession and my Dell keyboard was getting old, noisy and needed increasingly more pressure on the keys. After doing personal research in several stores (Best Buy, Office Depot, etc) I decided that this was the keyboard. I purchased it on Amazon from tech_for_less_inc and was quite happy to pay 1/2 the price of the stores and receive my product with no troubles.
The winner for me on this keyboard are the keys themselves. They are very quiet compared to many other keyboards and require less pressure also. As expected, the layout is full-sized QWERTY so no issues there. Other nice features are the low profile and the NEXT/BACK buttons that you can use by shifting your pinky finger over when using the web browser. I don't use the other buttons too much but I can say that they are set up in a logical and aesthetically pleasnig fashion that doesn't get in the way of normal typing operation.
I have a few cons to speak of. None are all that irritating but worth mentioning. (1) I have yet to find any application in which I can use the scroll button on the left. Supposedly it lets you scroll in things like documents and web pages but it doesn't seem to work for me. (2) The "log off" button at the top left of the keyboard is useful to log all the way out of your user account (i.e. on Windows, such as what I use here at work). I had different expectations though, as I thought it would take me to the screen which allows me to switch users, not log me off completely. (3) Again, the log off button: it is a little close to the ESC key. I use the VI editor where the ESC key is used a lot. A few times now I have hit the log off button by mistake instead of the ESC key. I anticipate that with a bit more practice, this won't be an issue any more.
Despite the cons, I give this 5 stars because it met or exceeded the expectations that are important to me for picking out a keyboard.

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The Kensington 64379 Pilot Board Wireless Desktop provides you with a virtual checklist of all the must-have tools for easy navigation. This wireless desktop set uses Quick RF high-speed wireless technology for cords-free, no-hassle connections, and includes an optical mouse, a keyboard, and a USB wireless receiver. The Kensington 64379 is ultra-slim and features a convenient side wheel that accurately zooms or scrolls in Microsoft Office applications, a Windows user-switch key that provides instant transition between multiple users, and an innovative F hot key that toggles between standard F-key functions and alternative time-saving functions. This keyboard also features a volume dial with a rubber grip and blue, illuminated logo, and a detachable wrist rest that supports the hand for all-day comfort, as well as multimedia and Internet hot keys. The Kensington scroll mouse that is included uses DiamondEye optical technology for silky-smooth, super fast-tracking on virtually any surface. The Quick RF wireless receiver in this set plugs in for fast and easy installation on your PC or Mac. The entire set features plug-and-play connectivity, and comes in a stylish, shades-of-black color scheme that complements the look of contemporary computers. The Kensington 64379 works right out of the box with either USB or PS/2 ports to provide all the functions required by both PCs and Macs, with long-lasting reliability that is backed by a five-year manufacturer's warranty and free technical support. The whole set weighs 1.75 pounds without batteries.

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Kensington K33920US Wireless USB Docking Station with Video Review

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(More customer reviews)Received this docking station from my company for my Dell M1530 laptop. Dell sells this on their site.
Me along with my IT person assumed it was going to work right out of the box. Then we found out the horrible truth.
1. Found out we need to have an external USB wireless adapter in order for this device to communicate with my computer. Like mentioned on these other posts, these things (adapters) are hard to find and costly. Furthermore, very few computers come equipped with an internal adapter, so you have to buy a third party external adapter in order to make this thing get off the ground. Why didn't Kensington provide this adapter with this device? Why don't they MAKE an adapter to work with their own device in the first place? Got me.
2. If you're going to hook up an external 20" monitor or bigger, forget it. It doesn't support anything over 19". I found this out from online blogs before I set out to buy an adapter. It's not mentioned on their packaging nor their website. If it is, I couldn't find it. Their customer service department did verify this fact, though.
I agree with the other post, this thing is in the Beta stage of production. Shouldn't be available for sale yet. Kensington is definitely hiding information from the public on what this thing needs in order to work and its limitations.

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Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse 64327 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using an Expert mouse for 7 years (and a Turbo Mouse on my Mac before that), but finally the left click button has expired. I decided to give this trackball a try since it was an optical.
It is well made, and has a nice heft. However, I am disappointed for several reasons. First is the ergonomics. The ball is significantly smaller than the Expert Mouse's, which is makes precise control more difficult. But more significantly, the relationship between the trackball and the buttons is poorly done. When I positioned my hand for optimal trackball control, I found it difficult to double-click quickly and would have to move my hand again. The buttons need to be more towards the user's wrists.
But the biggest complaint is the stalling, reported in a previous review. I don't think it's dirt--I think it's the pattern on the trackball. There is a cool pattern of silver and black swirls, except at one spot. This spot is black, patternless area about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter, and I think the optical sensor has difficulty in picking up movement in that area. Every time it stalls, I look at the ball and note that this area is over the sensor. Microsoft optical trackballs are completely covered with a dense pattern.
Yes, it is only 1/3 the cost of the Expert Mouse. But all these complaints aren't a reflection of its lower price, but rather, design flaws.

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Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse:The comfort and ease of a mouse - the benefits of an optical trackball. The precise optical tracking mechanism is also resistant to dust, reducing the need for regular trackball cleaning.Designed for PCs and Mac's, the Orbit Optical Trackball employs Kensington's Diamond Eye optical technology for smooth, precise cursor movement.Diamond Eye provides unmatched acceleration control, combined with ultra-high speed optical optical technology to produce the ultimate in precision and accuracy. Plus, the Trackball stays in one place, saves valuable desk space. Users tell us the Orbit Optical Trackball delivers great speed and tracking accuracy for the price.Compare the Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball Mouse to the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman or Trackman Wheel or Microsoft Trackball Explorer.The Kensington Promise: 5 year warranty with free technical support.Requirements:PC-Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP with USB port PC-Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP with PS/2 compatible mouse port Macintosh with OS 10.1.5 or later USB Macintosh with OS 8 & 9, device will only function as a 1-button mouse Software:Not required for basic operation.Kensington MouseWorks- Free download available at www.kensington.com

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Kensington DomeHub 7-port USB 2.0 Hub with FlyLight Review

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(More customer reviews)The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub is a superb piece of user-centred design.
For years I've used USB ports that technically did their job, but failed in other areas. Take the most recent that I've been using - made by GE, it suffers from design flaws that are truly infuriating. First, there is not enough space between the USB port sockets, so that USB leads that have fat plugs cannot be plugged in next to each other. Secondly, the unit is so light (despite being a seven-port hub) that it slides around my desk whenever I move one of the leads that are plugged into it. It might work technically as a hub, but as a piece of useful technology it's hopeless. It has quite clearly never actually been tested by a real end-user in a working environment.
The Kensington 7 Port USB 2.0 Dome Hub, on the other hand, is superbly designed. Its rounded shape means that the USB lead plugs are adequately separated and all the ports can accommodate a lead with a fat plug. One of the ports is conveniently located right at the top of the dome, perfect positioning for items that are frequently plugged and unplugged, such as pen drives. And, the unit is heavily weighted, and never slides around my desk. And, it looks superb as well. Highly recommended.


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Dell Black Deluxe USB Optical Scroll Mouse XN966 Review

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(More customer reviews)I had one of these when I got my computer about 3 years ago. I started having problems with it (broke down and opened it to figure out how to fix it and it fell apart, so don't do that lol!). I couldn't figure if it was on the computer side or the mouse side. Decided to get another one. When I got this one, the buttons felt really tight, harder to click than my original one. So I guess I really was due for a new one. I had been using my old fat mouse as a replacement till I got this new one. It hurt my hand to grip it. So I would say that this slim mouse is a lot easier to handle and use. I recommend it!

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Kensington Expert Mouse Optical USB Trackball for PC or Mac 64325 Review

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(More customer reviews)Almost every day I work for hours using a Computer Aided Design program, and over the years have found the Kensington Expert Trackball to be an indispensible labor (and arm) saving device. You get so much with so little movement! I was looking to buy a new one.
I had misgivings about this product after reading some "Worse than Bad" reviews that were in this forum. Still, either because hope springs eternal or a fool and his money are soon parted, I went ahead and ordered one.
Out of the box ball rotation was _The Worst_ as others had said. I had deadlines, however, so decided to use it to see if anything would improve. Two hours later it had "broken in".
Trackball Wizards, my number five is on the trophy shelf. The Seven is AAMMAAZZIINNGG. Totally silent movement; virtually frictionless rotation; excellent functionality, and it has GOT to have one of the most eloquent designs of any input device on the market.
As an added bonus the scroll ring beats any scroll wheel I have used, anywhere.
Congratulations to Kensington for creating a truly superior product.

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Kensington PilotBoard Laser Wireless Desktop Set 64390 Review

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(More customer reviews)A lot of reviewers are confusing this model (64390) with the older model (64385) and it's not a fair comparison! The newer model addresses all the problems of the previous version and is actually an excellent product. Yes, the 64385 did drop signals and act erratically, but the new one repaired that problem. The "missed keystrokes" have also been dealt with in this new version of the Laser Wireless Desktop.
It's unfortunate that the two models are cosmetically identical, but believe me: As an owner of both versions, I found a HUGE improvement going from the old model to this 64390 version of the set.
Anybody who has the older one and a receipt to prove it should call Kensington and get it replaced with this one under their excellent 5-year warranty. That's how I got the new model, and it was worth the effort.
High praise to Kensington for hearing the customer complaints and dealing with the issues with the original model of this keyboard.
UPDATE 01/04/10 ~ I have to lower the rating on this device because of a troubling policy choice at Kensington. It seems they have no intention of supporting Windows Vista or Windows 7, and have no plans to release updated software to take advantage of the advanced features on this desktop set. What that means is that you can't assign any of the multimedia keys, alter what the additional mouse buttons do, or set any macros. Windows 7 does support some of the extra keys natively, but you have no control over what they do. You're stuck with the default Windows functions. That means the media player button will ONLY launch Windows Media Player. The left-side mouse buttons will ONLY work for web browser Back/Forward. Some of the media keys don't work at all, and the ones that do only launch native Windows OS applications.
Frankly, I have to withdraw my former statement of high praise for Kensington customer support. This desktop set is still on the market, still being sold, and yet they do not support the current or last-generation Windows operating system? That's irresponsible, and especially unfair to those who purchased the keyboard & mouse, and then later upgraded their operating system. It's as if Kensington thinks that we're going to just stop using a perfectly good device set, and rush out to buy their newest product because they've decided to cease supporting this one.
Well, that ain't happening.
I have since dropped the keyboard in favor of a Microsoft model. At least with MS I know the software support for a new operating system will be there. I still use the mouse from this set on occasion, but I'm quite unhappy with Kensington's choice to make it difficult to map the mouse buttons by failing to support Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Kensington made a save for a while, but now they've completely dropped the ball and managed to insult and belittle their customers with this ill-thought plan. You can't tell me that Windows Vista/Windows 7 software couldn't be written for this desktop set; They just don't want to allocate the resources toward doing it because they want people to buy their latest offering. It's a bad marketing decision, and because of the lack of support such a short while after the product hit the market, I'm not buying another Kensington product. Who knows when they'll decide to stop supporting their next toy?
Way to lose a customer, Kensington.

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Kensington Ci70 Wireless Desktop Set Titanium with Keyboard and Mouse K64391US Review

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(More customer reviews)I really like the keys on this keyboard. I have never paid a great deal of money for a keyboard before ($63) but this is definitely superior to my cheap keyboard. There is no problem recognizing keystrokes from this cordless keyboard but the mouse needs to be on the same surface as the keyboard to work and is not recognized immediately when the pc is turned on.

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Item #: KMW64391. CI70 Wireless Desktop Set easily fits on your desk and saves space in your travel bag. Mouse features a low-profile design up to 35 percent thinner than a standard mouse. Keyboard footprint is 40 percent smaller than standard multimedia keyboards. Mouse docks into keyboard when not in use to save space and conserve power. Wireless Desktop Set offers unique secondary function keys, Performance Optical sensor (1000 dpi), convertible power for wireless or USB powered operation. Automatically launches into sleep state to conserve power. Symmetrical design works with both right and left hand. PC and Mac compatible. Set includes on USB Receiver (27 MHz wireless) for both devices. Offers up to six-month battery life. Low battery indicator on scroll wheel of mouse and keyboard. Customers also search for: Kensington,Computers,Keyboard,Mouse Carrels,Platforms,Drawers,CI70 Wireless Desktop Set, 085896643913

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