Ergo M575 Wireless Trackball, reviewed

We look at the new Ergo M575 Wireless Trackball mouse, created by Logitech, one in a series of new ergonomic mouses?, mice? – what do you call a collection of computer mice?

Ergo M575 Wireless Trackball, reviewed

This product is designed to be more user friendly and to help with wrist repetitive strain issues among other possible issues. It has a nice look and feel and does a lot right. Road testing it in the office, where we have two left handed people it quickly popped up that this is all well and good it is made for right handed people. Looking at the publicity photo too it is clearly a right handed person using the device too.

Which does make you wonder if all versions of the mouse are for right handed people only? Often as a left handed person you just have to adapt and use the tools as they have been made, so it might not be a huge impediment but it would be interesting to at least see what left handed versions look like.

Overall the product works well, and the biggest question, apart from left handed options might be what do you can a multiple of mouse(s)? Overall the office’s verdict was positive and they enjoyed using it, especially for design related activities.

More about the product

Minimize movement and maximize comfort with ERGO M575 – a wireless trackball with a sculpted ergonomic shape. With no need to move your arm around to move the cursor, your hand and arm stay relaxed. The smooth and responsive thumb control can be used anywhere – and since it doesn’t need to be moved – ERGO M575 is perfect for tight desk spaces.

ERGO M575 has been designed and developed to ergonomically fit the shape of your hand. And with no need to move your arm around to move the cursor you’ll reduce fatigue in your hand and arm.

Get on a more ergonomic track with exceptionally precise trackball control. Your thumb will glide across the smooth ball surface with total ease thanks to transparent finish coating. And the high-performance optical sensor matches great accuracy with ultra-low power consumption.

ERGO M575 features a super compact footprint since it doesn’t move to control the cursor. It’s ideal for tight workspaces, or for those of us that have desks full of papers, personal items – and sometimes even a bowl of cereal.

With two ways to connect – via Bluetooth^® Low Energy or the included USB receiver – ERGO M575 provides a powerful, reliable signal from up to 10 m away.¹Wireless range may vary depending on operating environment and computer set up Connect to either Windows or macOS and never worry about drop-offs or laggy connections.

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