mouse and trackball at same time?

Blintok

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stupid question maybe..but can you use 2 pointing devices on one computer?
I have a logitech trackball ..being left handed this is about the only one i can use..

It does not have a scroll wheel and i have a few apps that need one. If i got a cheap mouse with a scroll wheel could i use both? mouse just the scroll wheel and trackball for rest?

or anyone know of a device that just contains a scroll wheel? like an add on? (similar to the
numpad add ons i have seen)

thanks
 

corkyg

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Originally posted by: Blintok
stupid question maybe..but (1) can you use 2 pointing devices on one computer?
I have a logitech trackball ..being left handed this is about the only one i can use.. It does not have a scroll wheel and i have a few apps that need one. (2) If i got a cheap mouse with a scroll wheel could i use both? mouse just the scroll wheel and trackball for rest? (3) or anyone know of a device that just contains a scroll wheel? like an add on? (similar to the
numpad add ons i have seen) thanks

(1). Yes.
(2). Yes.
(3). I have seen a scroll strip on laptop touchpads - but no separate wheel device. Use a mouse with one or use the scroll bar on screen, or use PgDn on the keyboard.

 

eplebnista

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Originally posted by: corkyg
Originally posted by: Blintok
stupid question maybe..but (1) can you use 2 pointing devices on one computer?
I have a logitech trackball ..being left handed this is about the only one i can use.. It does not have a scroll wheel and i have a few apps that need one. (2) If i got a cheap mouse with a scroll wheel could i use both? mouse just the scroll wheel and trackball for rest? (3) or anyone know of a device that just contains a scroll wheel? like an add on? (similar to the
numpad add ons i have seen) thanks

(1). Yes.
(2). Yes.
(3). I have seen a scroll strip on laptop touchpads - but no separate wheel device. Use a mouse with one or use the scroll bar on screen, or use PgDn on the keyboard.

seconded :thumbsup:
 

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