I’m not a good person to use as a model for pointer devices; I have a joystick on my right-hand side, and a wired-mouse on my left hand side, and alternate between them.  But not everyone is like me (a good thing!), and for you trackball users Kensington is announcing a selection of items (listed in full below).  So surf on over and check them out–unless you’re like me.  In which case, back to the drug store for more RSI-preventative braces for you, dude!

Full information below.

Kensington Computer Products Group, a worldwide leader in computing accessories, today announced its TrackballWorks™ software, designed to customize the user experience with Kensington’s award winning trackballs for increased productivity and comfort. Kensington’s latest smart made simple™ design provides users with the freedom to assign functions or keyboard shortcuts to any trackballs buttons to match the way they work.  Additionally, the software enables “chording” to assign additional functions to combinations of trackball buttons. TrackballWorks is built to work with the latest versions of Windows and Mac operating systems.

“At Kensington, we pride ourselves on listening to what our customers ask for to optimize their experience” said Bill Rathbone, Global Product Marketing Manager, Kensington. “Our customers have told us that customization is an important part of what they look for in a trackball. TrackballWorks is designed to meet that need and lets users be even more productive.”

Features of the Kensington TrackballWorks software include:

• Customizable buttons – Assign function or keyboard shortcuts to trackball buttons or a combination of buttons
• Pointer motion – Adjust pointer speed and acceleration for greater precision • Scrolling speed & direction – Adjust scrolling speed and direction
• Compatibility – Works with the latest operating system versions of Windows and Mac Kensington’s family of trackballs includes: Kensington SlimBlade™ Trackball (K72327US; SRP $129.99)

Gain precision and comfort with the Kensington SlimBlade Trackball. The low-profile design provides hours of comfort while also saving desk space. And the extra large ball provides fingertip precision no mouse can match. Kensington Expert Mouse® (K64325US; SRP $99.99)

For the ultimate in productivity and comfort, get on the ball with the award-winning Kensington Expert Mouse. The TrackballWorks software lets you customize the four button functions. What’s more, the unique scroll ring delivers precise fingertip scrolling while the optical technology and large ball provide highly accurate cursor control without requiring the arm movement or desktop space of a standard mouse. Kensington Orbit® Trackball with Scroll Ring (K72337US; SRP $39.99)

All-day comfort and click-free scrolling come together in the Kensington 2-button Orbit Trackball with Scroll Ring. The scroll ring allows you to fly through web pages and documents. And all while delivering comfort and space savings no mouse can match. Kensington Orbit® Optical Trackball (K64327US; SRP: $29.99) Navigate with greater comfort and precision while saving valuable desktop space. The optical technology delivers precise cursor control with the touch of a finger while the two-button design provides an interface that’s familiar to mouse users.

See the entire line of Kensington trackballs and more at:www.trackballworks.com Product Availability The Kensington TrackballWorks software is available for download now at  www.trackballworks.com. Kensington trackballs are available for purchase at Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Slimblade-Trackball-USB-K72327US/dp/B001MTE32Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274724565&sr=8-1), Kensington.com (http://us.kensington.com/html/1436.html). For additional information on the new and existing line of Kensington products, please visit www.kensington.com.