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alaTest has collected and analyzed 260 reviews of Kensington 72352 Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and reliability. The design and size also get good opinions. Opinions are divided on the durability.
usability, size, design, reliability, price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kensington 72352 Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Kensington 72352 Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the price and durability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the reliability, while many are negative about the design.
usability, size, durability, price
design
89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Kensington 72352 Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the price. The size also gets good comments. Some have doubts about the durability.
usability, size, price
durability
81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Zackery Cuevas (pcmag.com)
The Kensington Orbit Wireless Trackball is an affordable entry point if you're looking to transition to a more ergonomic mouse.
Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)
Product has not yet been reviewed by PCMag.com editors.
The wireless trackball uses two AA batteries for power, and is small enough to slip into a laptop bag for use on the road. The base of the Kensington Orbit measures 1.6 by 4.2 by 3.3 inches (HWD), and weighs less than 6 ounces. Kensington covers the...
Expert review by : Ian Scott-Parker (mymac.com)
Trackballs are not just devices for gamers. They can also provide a viable alternative way to control and select for more traditional computer usage. The Kensington Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball was reviewed in a non-gaming environment to ascertain...
Expert review by (macobserver.com)
Expert review by : Dan Frakes (techadvisor.co.uk)
Larger than a typical portable mouse the Orbit Mobile is nevertheless significantly smaller than Kensington's full-size trackballs and small enough to fit comfortably in most laptop bags. And it isn't much heavier than a travel mouse.
Trackballs are a bit of a niche market—in my experience, you either love them or dislike them, and far more people are in the latter category than the former. But for those of us who are trackball fans, Kensington’s Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball is...
Expert review by : Matthew Lentini (smartoffice.com.au)
Kensington's Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball is just one device in the long lineage of trackballs but houses a handful of added perks to make it a worthy opponent to the conventional mouse.
Easy to clean; ergonomic design; customisable controls; touch sensitive scroll
Chunky device; limited added functions over a typical mouse
Expert review by : Matthew Lentini (smarthouse.com.au)
Kensington's Orbit Wireless Mobile Trackball is just one device in the long lineage of trackballs but houses a handful of added perks to make it a worthy opponent to the conventional mouse.
Easy to clean; ergonomic design; customisable controls; touch sensitive scroll
Chunky device; limited added functions over a typical mouse
Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)
I have been a Marble mouse guy for years, and have been looking to upgrade to wireless, and found logitech's offering very expensive. I was lucky enough to this it on sale here, but it is still a decent value, comparatively, at full price. I really...
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Wireless, compact and fairly responsive
Left and right button placement is awkward. When you are moving the mouse to change the angle of your palm, you can push the buttons unintentionally. Also, the touch scroll takes some getting used to. A physical button or slide would give a better...
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Wireless, compact and fairly responsive
Left and right button placement is awkward. When you are moving the mouse to change the angle of your palm, you can push the buttons unintentionally. Also, the touch scroll takes some getting used to. A physical button or slide would give a better...