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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse.

Features and functionality

  • Users note the trackball allows for effortless switching to fingertip control for more precise movements and can be flung for large cursor jumps.

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  • The Slimblade Pro's ability to be placed between split keyboard halves is highlighted for versatile ergonomics, especially when used standing.

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  • The Kensington Expert Mouse scroll ring is generally seen as superior for extensive scrolling tasks, though some find the Slimblade's scrolling better than expected.

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  • The Slimblade Pro's large ball and smooth sensor are praised, despite some disliking its glossy plastic and sharp corner design.

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  • Kensington SlimBlade Pro's large buttons can be hard to press due to the placement of the working area close to the trackball.

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Software and compatibility

  • MouseWorks software from Kensington is recommended for fine-tuning speed and scroll settings on both Windows and Mac.

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  • Some users report the Slimblade Pro's tracking issues are resolved by uninstalling KensingtonWorks, suggesting alternative remapping might be necessary.

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User experience

  • Some users mention needing to adjust the wrist rest position for better ergonomics, suggesting a flat setup can alleviate discomfort.

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  • A reported issue is the trackball going unresponsive if left unused for about 30 seconds, requiring a brief pause before it responds again.

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  • One owner experienced difficulty with left/right clicking on the Slimblade Pro when used with the left hand, making precise work challenging.

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  • Users find Kensington trackballs, like the Expert and SlimBlade Pro, to be smoother compared to Logitech's MX Ergo, highlighting their polished ball design.

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Use cases and applications

  • Many find the trackball reduces wrist fatigue significantly, especially when used for long editing sessions in music production environments.

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Comparisons

  • The Elecom Huge is noted for personal taste, with some preferring it over the Slimblade despite left-click and scroll being thumb-operated.

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Build quality

  • Kensington trackballs, including the SlimBlade Pro, are praised for their premium feel, with long-lasting battery life exceeding six months noted by users.

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Just like PT. If you're gonna be working in other commercial facilities, you should be comfortable with a trackball. If you're using it with macOS, be aware that assigning any double key presses currently adds a bit of input delay. Enough that when quickly grabbing a file, folder, fader or knob, you may notice the click didn't take or that you've accidentally selected something beside it. Always check your work. :)

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See how Travis Barker uses Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse

Travis Barker

Drummer, Music Producer

Blink-182

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In the video titled "Travis Barker's Studio Is a Punk Rock Oasis | My Career Through Gear" by Reverb on YouTube, at the 1:34 timestamp, the Kensington Trackball Pro mouse can be seen on Travis Barker's work desk.

See how Noah "40" Shebib uses Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse

Noah "40" Shebib

Music Producer

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This item can be seen in a photo posted on Noah "40" Shebib's official Instagram page.

See how Snoop Dogg uses Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse

Snoop Dogg

Rapper, Music Producer

Mount Westmore

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In a Twitter post by ZAORFurniture, a photo of Snoop Dogg's Studio B, known as the Battleship studio at Beach City Music in Inglewood, CA, reveals the use of a Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse among his recording gear.

See how No I.D. uses Kensington Track Ball Pro mouse

No I.D.

Rapper, Music Producer

Cocaine 80s

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No I.D. can be seen in this photo using a Kensington Track Ball Pro Mouse.

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