Alternative Pointing Devices
Pricing and Information
All of the equipment and software listed here can be tried out in the ATIC Lab. Devices are available for a 3-day loan period to MIT community members with a valid ID. Please call (253.7808) or e-mail us (atic@mit.edu) to schedule a demo.
Devices by type:
Trackballs
Touchpads
No Hands / Hands Free
Vertical Hand-Positioning Devices
Other
Trackballs
- BIGTrack
- description:
- Very large trackball requiring less fine motor control.
- price:
- $79
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Infogrip
- www:
- http://www.infogrip.com
- Kensington Expert Mouse
- description:
- Four-button optical trackball with a large (2") ball. Features a scroll ring (instead of a scroll wheel) allowing one to scroll with a circular motion. Symmetrical design for easy use with either hand.
- price:
- $99
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Kensington
- www:
- http://www.kensington.com/
- Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball
- description:
- 2 button track ball with 1.5" ball. Features low profile design and symmetrical design for easy use with either hand.
- price:
- $30
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (ADB, USB, PS2)
- company:
- Kensington
- www:
- http://www.kensington.com/
- Kensington Turbo Mouse Pro
- description:
- Four-button trackball mouse featuring large (2") ball. Symmetrical design for easy use with either hand. Pro edition includes scroll wheel and programmable application buttons.
- price:
- $110
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, ADB)
- company:
- Kensington
- www:
- http://www.kensington.com/
- Logitech Marble Mouse
- description:
- 2 button optical track ball with 1.5" ball. Features smooth ball movement and slender design, and symmetrical design for easy use with either hand.
- price:
- $20.00
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Logitech
- www:
- http://www.logitech.com
- Logitech Cordless Optical TrackMan
- description:
- A cordless, right-handed, trackball with a large (1.5") ball. Buttons are at the thumb and pointer-finger positions and include forward and back buttons, a scroll wheel, and drag-lock button.
- price:
- $60
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Logitech
- www:
- http://www.logitech.com
- Logitech Optical TrackMan Wheel
- description:
- A right-handed trackball with the ball at the thumb postion and the buttons on the fingers.
- price:
- $30
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Logitech
- www:
- http://www.logitech.com
- Mouse-trak
- description:
- Large trackball with a button on either side, one large one below, speed/acceleration control, and a large padded base to rest your hand. Symmetrical design for use with either hand.
- price:
- $89-200, depending on model.
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC, Sun (USB, PS2, Sun Sparc)
- company:
- ITAC Systems
- www:
- http://www.mousetrak.com
- PC-Trac
- description:
- Large three-button trackball with a base to rest your hand; third button serves as a drag-lock. The shape acts as a natural handrest that mirrors the contour of the hand. Symmetrical design for use with either hand.
- price:
- $80
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC, Sun, Unix, Linux (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Clearly Superior Technologies
- www:
- http://clearlysuperiortech.com/PC-Tracinfo.html
- Easy Cat/Smart Cat/Smart Cat Pro
- description:
- Tiny touch-sensitive pad. You trace your finger over the pad to move the cursor. Various arrangements of programmable buttons.
- price:
- $45-75, depending on model.
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Cirque Corp.
- www:
- http://www.cirque.com
- NaturalPoint TrackIR Hands Free Mouse
- description:
- Hands free mouse for persons with mobility impairments. Move your head to control your mouse pointer.
- price:
- $149-$299
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (requires USB port)
- company:
- NaturalPoint
- www:
- http://www.naturalpoint.com
- No Hands Mouse
- description:
- A foot-controlled mouse. Includes a set of 2 pedals, one controls mouse movement, one clicking.
- price:
- $289
- compatibility:
- Mac (OS 9, ADB only) PC (PS2, Serial)
- company:
- Hunter Digital
- www:
- http://www.footmouse.com
- Fragpedal Gaming Foot Pedals
- description:
- Two foot pedals with 4 programmable buttons total that can perform mouse commands, key presses, and multi-command macros. Does not move the mouse cursor.
- price:
- $80
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC, Linux (USB)
- company:
- Good Work Systems
- www:
- http://gamingmouse.com/weapon.php?pid=30
- 3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse (also called the Renaissance Mouse)
- description:
- Looks like a joystick, but works like a mouse. Encourages a relaxed position with the thumb pointing up without the twisting of the wrist by conventional mice. Right-handed design only.
- price:
- $70
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- 3M
- www:
- http://www.3m.com/ergonomics/ergonomicmouse.jhtml
- Quill Mouse
- description:
- Mouse is designed to keep your hand in a neutral position (both vertically and horizontally) with a heel and sidewall that supports your wrist and hand. Left- and right-handed models available.
- price:
- $100
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Designer Appliances
- www:
- http://www.quillmouse.com
- Evoluent Vertical Mouse
- description:
- The patented shape supports your hand in a relaxed handshake position that eliminates forearm twisting. Right hand model available now, left hand in November.
- price:
- $74.95
- compatibility:
- PC (PS2/USB), Mac (USB), UNIX (USB), LINUX (USB)
- company:
- Evoluent
- www:
- http://www.evoluent.com
- Zero-Tension Mouse
- description:
- Optical mouse puts your hand in vertical hand-shake position. Scroll wheel on thumb, mouse buttons on pointer and middle fingers. Comes in 2 sizes: medium, which is fairly large at Height 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) x Width 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) x Depth: 5.6 inches (14.2 cm); small at Height 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) x Width 2.75 inches (7 cm) x Depth: 4.75 inches (12 cm)
- price:
- $80
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB only)
- company:
- Active Release Techniques
- www:
- http://www.zerotensionmouse.com
- IBM Scrollpoint Mouse
- description:
- A 3-button optical mouse. Looks like a standard mouse, but features the "ScrollPoint" pointing stick in the middle that allows scrolling with very little finger motion. Designed for comfort for either left- or right-handed use.
- price:
- $24
- compatibility:
- PC only (USB, PS2)
- company:
- IBM
- www:
- http://www.ibm.com/products/us/
- Felix MicroPoint
- description:
- A little lever type device you push around a 1.5 inch square area. Features very smooth travel, but also tiny buttons. Suited for left- or right-handed use.
- price:
- $75
- compatibility:
- PC ONLY (PS2, Serial)
- company:
- InfoGrip
- www:
- http://www.infogrip.com
- Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse
- description:
- Right-handed mouse. Has two buttons and a scrolling wheel on the thumb.
- price:
- $60
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Key Ovation
- www:
- http://www.keyovation.com
- Graphire Tablet
- description:
- A tablet mouse that can be used with either a pen stylus or a mouse. The tablet is connected to your computer; the stylus and mouse are cordless. Especially useful for graphics.
- price:
- $99.95 - 199.95 depending on size of tablet
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, serial)
- company:
- Wacom Technology
- www:
- http://www.wacom.com/graphire/index.cfm
- Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical
- description:
- There are various model of this smooth gliding optical mouse. Some have five programmable buttons and/or are wireless. All are designed for comfort for either left- or right-handed use.
- price:
- $33.98 - 69.99
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB, PS2)
- company:
- Microsoft Corporation
- www:
- http://www.microsoft.com/hardware
- Ultra Mini Optical Mouse
- description:
- Miniature (1.4" x 3") mouse (best for travel, not regular use).
- price:
- $20
- compatibility:
- Mac, PC (USB)
- company:
- Targus
- www:
- http://www.targus.com
- Whale Mouse
- description:
- Larger size mouse with adjustable length and finger rests for thumb and pinky finger.
- price:
- $75
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Human Scale
- www:
- http://www.humanscale.com
- Logitech MX510 Performance Optical Mouse
- description:
- Right-handed mouse with eight programmable buttons.
- price:
- $50
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Logitech
- www:
- http://www.logitech.com
- Microsoft Wireless Optical Mouse
- description:
- Right- or left-handed wireless mouse with two programmable buttons and a scroll wheel capable of vertical and horizontal scrolling.
- price:
- $50
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Microsoft
- www:
- http://www.microsoft.com/hardware
- Perific Wireless Dual Mouse
- description:
- Ergonomic pointing device that encourages varying computing posture. Can be used like a standard desktop mouse, as a trackball on your desk, held in one or both hands in any way that feels comfortable, and can be worn on the hand for easy switching between mousing and typing. Buttons are programmable.
- price:
- $120
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Perific
- www:
- http://www.humansolution.com
- RollerMouse Station
- description:
- Ergonomic pointing device that eliminates moving your arm to mouse. Similar to a touchpad, can be used by either hand. Three or five programmable buttons (depending on model) with adjustable click force. Keyboard not included.
- price:
- $190
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Contour Design
- www:
- http://www.contourdesign.com/rollermouse
- Gyration GO 2.4 Optical Air Mouse
- description:
- Wireless pointing device that can be used either in the air or on a desk. Five programmable buttons and over 20 programmable actions with the included GyroTools software.
- price:
- $70
- compatibility:
- PC, Mac (USB)
- company:
- Gyration
- www:
- http://www.gyration.com/en-US/ProductDetail.html?modelnum=GC1005M&accshow=3
Touchpads
No Hands / Hands Free
Vertical
