Kensington SlimBlade

15 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
design (9)
size (7)
usability (5)
reliability (3)

Negative
price (7)
durability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Kensington SlimBlade. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and size. The usability and design also get good opinions. The durability and price get less positive reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kensington SlimBlade is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ian Williams (theinquirer.net)

Kensington Slimblade

A decent trackball let down by the drivers

A solid device that's easy to use once you get the hang of it

The inability to customise any of the buttons is a major drawback

keyboards, trackballs tend to fall into a love or hate divide in the PC peripheral market.

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Disappointing - Not as Advertised

I'm sure the device will perform reasonably well, but I am disappointed that it has advertised features I won't be able to use. It would have been nice if they at least offered an older version of the software that still had those features enabled.

Kensington reputation

Very disappointing. If you are buying the SlimBlade because it has software to support the "media mode" and "document viewing mode", you'll be sorely disappointed. Just got off the line with Technical Support. It was only after 10 minutes on the phone...

Nov, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Hard to quantify

It's difficult to rate mice because the 'feel' is so subjective. There are graphic designers who well not part with 15+ yo $12 analog mouse with the little rubber ball underneath because they like the way that particular device responses. I loved the...

Attractive, and well made (braided usb cable) counterpart of the K64325

Track ball too small ; no scroll ring ; awkward buttons

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Hard to quantify

Attractive, and well made (braided usb cable) counterpart of the K64325

Track ball too small ; no scroll ring ; awkward buttons

May, 2015

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Different from the Expert but still good

It works out of the box in Ubuntu Linux.

Seems to be an improved version of the Expert mouse. There is a hole in the bottom of the ball-cradle that allows dust and other unmentionables from blocking the laser. The buttons are stiff (slightly too stiff right now but I expect that to change)...

the shape of the mouse is a little odd, I use my Expert mouse with my hand resting along the right edge of the mouse. I left-click with the top right button and right-click with the bottom right button. This orientation is slightly awkward for me as...

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Saves Hand

I switched to large trackball that Kensington started making back in the late '80's. No more cramping of my hand or forearm muscles. Minimal chance of carpel tunnel problems with the cushions provided by Kensington

Smooth action, comfortable for large hand, does not break easily

connector wire can kink

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Saves Hand

Smooth action, comfortable for large hand, does not break easily

connector wire can kink

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

annoying rattle

Cool looking

Takes a while to get used to Y & once you get the hang of it, the single & double click buttons have a loud & annoying rattling sound that will drive you crazy

Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great Trackball

I've been holding off on this trackball for a long time, due to the mixed reviews and expensive price. Recently I decided to pull the trigger and am glad I did. The trackball is a pleasure to use and I have found it to be very accurate with a little...

Comfortable, Large Ball, Accurate

Trackballs may not be for everyone, Scrolling with this trackball may not be for everyone, expensive

Mar, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Kensington SlimBlade

Kensington increased the size of the jeweled bearings that the ball rides on. This was a nagging problem with this model and the Slimblade trackball both of which I own. Kensington replaced the Slimblade some years ago with no questions asked as these...

Easy to use and setup. USB 2.0 for great performance

Click switches seem to wear prematurely. I think this is a common problem with all devices using these types of micro-switches

Jan, 2014

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