Orbit® Optical Trackball
The Perfect Alternative to a Mouse
About This Product
If you’re looking for a simple way to transition from a mouse to a trackball, look no further than the Orbit Optical Trackball designed for both Windows and Mac. It offers better ergonomics, with less wrist and hand movement that will ease the pain of repetitive-stress injuries. Optical tracking technology delivers precise cursor control at the touch of a finger while the ambidextrous, two-button design provides a familiar user experience for mouse converts. TrackballWorks software, a free download on Kensington.com, offers you the ability to assign specific button functions and create a customized productivity experience.
Features
- Optical tracking technology for superior cursor control and accuracy
- Medium 40mm ball is designed as a perfect sphere to provide exceptional precision
- Compact footprint takes up less desk space than you’d need to operate a mouse
- Ambidextrous design works equally well for both right-handed and left-handed users
- Plug & Play installation via wired USB connection
- TrackballWorks™ software lets you customize the 2 buttons, adjust cursor speed
- Compatible with Windows® 8
- PC and Mac® compatible
- System requirements: USB port. Compatible with Windows®7, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Mac OS® X. TrackballWorks™ software downloadable from www.kensington.com
Compatibility
- Chrome OS 44 and above
- macOS 10.8
- macOS 10.9
- macOS High Sierra 10.13
- macOS Sierra 10.12
- macOS X 10.10
- macOS X 10.11
- Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Windows 10
- XP
Specifications
- Compatibility: Chrome OS 44 and above, macOS 10.8, macOS 10.9, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12, macOS X 10.10, macOS X 10.11, Vista, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, XP
- Connectivity: Wired
- Controls: Customizable Buttons
- Sensor: Optical
Weights and Dimensions
- Height: 143mm / 5.6"
- Width: 124mm / 4.9"
- Depth: 38mm / 1.5"
Resources
- TrackballWorks™ 1.3 for Mac (Mac OS X 10.9 Maveri, Mac OS X 10.8 Mounta, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow L, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosem, Mac OS X 10.11 El Ca, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierr, macOS 10.13 High Sie)
- TrackballWorks™ 1.3.1 for Windows (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 , Windows 10)
Installation InstructionsRelease Notes for Verson 1.3.1
Compatibility
- Windows 7 (32/64)
- Windows 8 (32/64)
- Windows 8.1 (32/64)
- Windows 10 (32/64)
Supported Hardware
- SlimBlade™ Trackball (K72327)
- Expert Mouse® (K64325)
- Orbit™ Wireless Mobile Trackball (K72352)
- Orbit™ Trackball with Scroll Ring (K72337)
- Orbit™ Optical Trackball (K64327)
- Expert Mouse® Wireless Trackball (K72359)
Changes & New Features
- Resolved issue “Language selection during installation process” found in v1.3, revert to same behavior in v1.2, which will automatically determine language to install based on System Locale
- Fixed bug of “Keystroke Combination section, when you press Shift, it shows Control instead”
- Fixed bug of “Default action showing up in when editing “All applications” settings, the default action will not appear in the list. It will only appear in an application specific setting.
Installation Instructions
- Double-click on the installer EXE file and follow the instructions. If you have a previous version of TrackballWorks installed, uninstall it first.
Product support
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Optical Tracking Technology
Internal optics precisely track the movements of the grey 40mm ball, providing superior accuracy so you can quickly get your cursor where you want, improving productivity and efficiency
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Compact Footprint
Uses far less desk space to use than a mouse so you can optimize the layout of your workstation
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Ambidextrous Design
Works equally well for both right-handed and left-handed users to get the most out of their trackball
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Plug & Play Installation
Quickly get clicking and scrolling with fast, simple installation through the reliable wired USB connection, plus it doesn’t need batteries
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TrackballWorks™ Customization
Free downloadable software provides an even more personalized experience, giving you the ability to assign a wide variety of program functions to each of the 2 buttons, as well as adjusting cursor speeds