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EZ Commander Media Center Remote Features Trackball, 1980s Beige Color Scheme

Ignoring the retro styling of this EZ Commander remote, it's got one remarkable feature that makes the whole five-buck-design worthwhile: a trackball. Even though trackballs went out of style for most computer users (some die hards still swear by them) they make plenty of sense to use with a remote, so you can mouse around the screen without having to actually use a mouse. It's too bad that it costs $80, which is a good $50 more than standard Media Center remotes go for these days. [Think Geek via Gadgettastic via DVice]

3:20 PM on Thu Mar 27 2008
By Jason Chen
1,539 views, 20 comments

Latest by davebach: This will match my Atari 65XE nicely. more »

peripherals

Traveler 350 Adds More Trackball to Laptops

Laptops usually come adorned with either a trackpad or a IBM-style nub for cursor navigation, but what's a guy that loves trackballs to do? Unless they want to bring a full-sized 1995 trackball mouse with him like Travis witnessed last year at CEDIA, their only option is this Traveler 350 USB trackball. It clips onto your laptop and gives you a small, laptop key-sized version of a trackball along with mouse buttons and a scroller. Although we don't enjoy the added weight, this may be slightly more usable than a trackpad or nipple nub. [Genius Europe via Gadgetizer via DVice]

2:10 PM on Thu Jan 3 2008
By Jason Chen
1,678 views, 24 comments

Latest by Worf: I don't mind a trackball, but it better be an *OPTICAL* trackball. Mechanical ones were such a pain that the pointing-nub and trackpad were way better. Optical ones like the Logitech Marbles ... are excellent. more »

gadgets

Paradox Trackball PS2 Controller Now Available for Pre-order

Remember that trackball PS2 controller that looked like it had an exploding testicle? It's available for pre-order at a reduced price. For only $26.99 you'll be able to have trackball-like aim on your PS2, letting you play the hundreds of FPS and action games that the rest of the world already tried years ago. More »

4:00 PM on Fri Mar 23 2007
By Jason Chen
1,620 views, 4 comments

home entertainment

Golden Tee Home Game Means Less Bar Embarrassment

The Golden Tee home game is similar to that of the Jeopardy home game, except you generally want to be drunk to play Golden Tee. This $60 Golden Tee game features a replica trackball so you can work on your game before going to the bar to get schooled by me competitors. The game even includes the Golden Tee Ambassador Card so you can keep track of your game progress at home or at the bars. – Travis Hudson More »

4:06 PM on Mon Oct 2 2006
By Travis Hudson
1,609 views, 12 comments

Latest by GT1: For the price seems like a good game. More suitable to multi-player mode than repeat single player gaming. The trackball is decent, there is some laggyness when moving backwards for short pitches. The game will adjust well for cuts/draws, left/right more »

peripherals

Stealth Stainless Steel Keyboard: Looks Badass, Costs a Ton

I'm telling you, trackballs are all the rage. This keyboard is ridiculously expensive at $1,200, but it is stainless steel, has a MacBook style keyboard and best of all—a freaking sweet integrated trackball! Yes! Twelve hundos is well worth it if I can get a trackball integrated into a stainless steel keyboard. – Travis Hudson More »

11:27 AM on Fri Sep 22 2006
By Travis Hudson
708 views, 19 comments

CEDIA 2006: Old School Trackball Press Room Edition What the hell? That thing is straight out of 1995. Seeing it paired up with a Powerbook is pretty unique, but however you prefer to work, I guess. Anybody out there still use a trackball like this?

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