It's an infestation of dreamy point-and-click peripherals.
Mousing can be a chore, especially if you’ve upgraded to a high-resolution screen, say, 1920x1200 or more, or you rock a double-display setup. If that’s you, go for the SlimBlade Trackball (4 out of 5 stars, Jun/09). Spin its meaty sphere, and the pointer effortlessly responds, sprinting across massive monitors. It’s as elegant as it is gentle on your wrist. You can even twist the ball to scroll or click two of its four buttons to enable commands like zooming or pausing iTunes.
Kensington · $129.99 · kensington.com
Want to touch the future? Apple’s Magic Mouse (4 out of 5 stars, Jan/10) grafts multitouch gesture commands onto a Bluetooth pointer. It might feel--or sound--clumsy at first; we’re fans of tactile buttons too. But a few simple commands instantly become natural. You can use scroll gestures anywhere on the surface or make swiping motions to browse through certain items, like your iPhoto library. It might even speed up your Mac control while adding a touch of whimsy.
Apple · $69 · apple.com
Some days, it feels like wireless technology should’ve come first and wired should’ve been the upgrade. Just plug it in, and it works: no syncing or recharging. The M500 hits this utilitarian target while adding a few extras that should outclass your original pointer. The big, weighted scrollwheel whisks through documents, and you can also tilt to navigate horizontally. Forward and Back buttons help web surfers, and its laser-based sensor delivers excellent movement tracking.
Logitech · $39.99 · logitech.com
lukeforester1
April 24, 2010 at 8:47am
You wrote that there was a 14" Apple cinema display, I got really excited. Then I went to Apple's website to go look at it and it wasn't there. It then occurred to me that 1 and 2 are right next to each other on the keyboard. You might want to fix that. Other than that, loved the article!
