Why is this corded mouse five times the price of the wireless tracball mouse?
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Logitech no longer makes this product due to patent infringement case that they lost, and this product has achieved a 'cult' status with trackball users. I have received 2 or 3 unbelievable offers for my extra used ones when I mentioned on a different forum that I still had them in working condition. Just for comparison, I purchased mine from Amazon back in 2005 for $23.00, lol
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Because the seller is price gouging. My advice: don't buy it. No one pays MORE for old technology.
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I have had my Trackman for over ten years, on three different computers. No batteries, no problems. The silver color has worn off, and the rubber pads on the bottom are gone, but it still functions flawlessly. How can they sell you a new one when the old one works just fine? A wireless mouse makes sense. A wireless trackball does not.If it ever does go bad, I will not be looking at Logitech for a replacement.
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Some Amazon sellers use computer programs to compare other sellers' prices. Most of the time it allows sellers to undercut their competitors' prices by a few cents, but it sometimes leads to bizarre "robot price wars."This item is still a bargain, though, when you consider the CNN story about a textbook that was listed for $23 MILLION after some pricing programs got out of control. http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/04/25/amazon.price.algorithm/
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they no longer make the corded one to my understanding. the price has gone through the roof now. great product but nothing is worth that price
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Sanwa Supply Optical Trackball MA-TB39Best replacement I have found. About $60 shipped.
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extra long tail ? its really the newer the Technology forward . as older ones are more costly ... but remember it still needs batteries ..corded does not ..
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They would have to charge more for it. I assume it's just a cost saving measure with them thinking most people have a USB cord around the house.
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As a few other answers mentioned, this is an optical mouse. Laser mice are better but more expensive; however, most people ought to be satisfied with this optical solution.
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No, I don't think so. It's been a while since I purchased this for my mother. She uses a cordless mouse.
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If you've tried others and they are too big, this one is no different in that respect. Why don't you google "finger mouse" and try that--you just insert a single finger into the velcro strap and bingo, you're free from the hand issue. Don't know if there is a wireless model tho, mine has a cord & USB. Mine was under five bucks incl shpg from NewFrog
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This version of the mouse is wired, and the wireless version Im not sure if you can or not
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I've had a mazer brand mouse ever since I FIRST got my pc. I bought the wireless one and I got it wireless! As so I decided to try the wired one and guess what? ITS WIRED!! So yeah, I got it wired because I wanted a wired mouse
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The thumb trackball is better and has a middle east button. It's also wireless.
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Check out the Logitech Wireless Wave Combo Mk550 with Keyboard and Wireless Mouse on Amazon. It sells for $49.99. Sounds like a good deal -- says long battery life for both components.
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I don't know. I've been very pleased with my Microsoft Wireless Comfort Desktop 500 & Wireless Mouse. For $50 total I think I got a got a good deal.
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The cord is way too short to use comfortably. I tried to use it with a MacBook Pro, and found it was too restrictive. I returned thr Apple mouse and ordered a Logitech wired mouse. The cord was twice as long and the price was half.
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I've been quite disappointed with Logitech (and other manufactures) in terms of any available Bluetooth mouse that they offer. I've never been a huge fan of their Unifying receiver. Although they offer better battery life than the Bluetooth counterparts, the fact that it still uses a single USB on my lappy still bugs me. Like others have said, there is the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse. They both are around $30 which I think is pretty steep for a wireless mouse. Hopefully as Windows tablets/convertibles, and Android tablets that do not have USB ports become more common, they will offer better Bluetooth selections. I've been quite disappointed with Logitech (and other manufactures) in terms of any available Bluetooth mouse that they offer. I've never been a huge fan of their Unifying receiver. Although they offer better battery life than the Bluetooth counterparts, the fact that it still uses a single USB on my lappy still bugs me. Like others have said, there is the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse. They both are around $30 which I think is pretty steep for a wireless mouse. Hopefully as Windows tablets/convertibles, and Android tablets that do not have USB ports... » Read More I've been quite disappointed with Logitech (and other manufactures) in terms of any available Bluetooth mouse that they offer. I've never been a huge fan of their Unifying receiver. Although they offer better battery life than the Bluetooth counterparts, the fact that it still uses a single USB on my lappy still bugs me. Like others have said, there is the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort Mouse and the Microsoft Sculpt Touch Mouse. They both are around $30 which I think is pretty steep for a wireless mouse. Hopefully as Windows tablets/convertibles, and Android tablets that do not have USB ports become more common, they will offer better Bluetooth selections. « Show Less
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Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Built-In Multi-Touch Touchpad it is $29.99 on amazon. and the suggested price that you would normally pay is correct. i bought mine from best buy for $40
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Engadget just posted a full review of the RAT 9! They claim it'll be coming out in November a clearly they have access to one. They were quite pleased with it in the review, but you should read it for yourselves.I talked to the Madcatz reps when at PAX this year and they confirmed that the mouse had been delayed due to wireless quality issues. They said they were committed to producing the best wireless mousing experience you could get, so to me the delays are acceptable. I'll be putting in my preorder now.
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I know what you mean. This is the best mouse I've ever used, and I can't believe how expensive and scarce it is now. Have they stopped making this model? I don't like most of the other Logitech mice compared to this one, for one reason or another.
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You cannot justify a $170 price for this mouse. When I purchased it a couple years ago, it was only $30-$40.
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I glad you were able to find your answer. I know the $200 makes a lot of people wonder if it's worth it. My employer paid for my first one, or I may not have tried it. When I started working from home, however, I could not take it with me and I had NO problem at all forking over the money to buy my own! Once I used this mouse, I didn't want to be without one. I hope you find that investment was worth it for you!