ELECOM HUGE Trackball, 2.4GHz Wireless USB, Index Finger Control, Customizable 8-Button, Large Soft Palm Rest, 52mm Ball, Windows PC Mac (M-HT1DRBK)

This is by far, the best computer input device I have used in over 30 years of programming. And I say this despite a few negatives. That is how good this trackball is. The pros: - The trackball is very large, allowing both rapid movement across the screen and very fine, delicate, movements to move the cursor with great precision. - The scroll wheel is not only adjustable for degree of vertical scrolling, but the wheel can be also moved up and down for horizontal scrolling. Pressing the wheel like a button toggles the page and line scrolling. 5 functions in one wheel. - In addition to the 5 function scroll wheel, there are 7 (more than I have ever seen on this class of device) different buttons so with this device you can perform many different functions. There is software that allows you to set each of the 7 buttons to perform any of several functions, or emulate any key, or any combination of up to 3 keys (like Control Shift K). I set it for Left Click, Right Click, Copy, Insert (Paste), Enter, Delete, and I use one button to call a highly used Macro shortcut key combination. In addition the software allows other settings. - The HUGE (yes that is the name) device is just that. It is brilliantly designed so it fits your right hand (left handers are out of luck) with your wrist on a very soft pad and the trackball and all the buttons are manipulable with your fingers only, No wrist or device movement so the seemingly larger footprint is really the same as or less than the area needed by a mouse. Unlike a mouse however, you do not need a flat or smootth surface for the trackball to rest on. It's fine on a pillow, on youir leg, on the arm of a chair, on a table, on top of a book or newspaper, and can operate at almost any angle. -- I have had very bad luck with wireless input devices as I am very sensitive to the latency time between the movement of the mouse and the movement on the screen. This is not a problem with a USB or otehr wired input defice, but with no wire there is always some latency. The Japanese engineers of this Huge trackball have reduced the latency period so much, that I never even notice it on most movements and it is quite small in the 1 out of 70 or 80 moves where Windows or the Apple OS is adjusting and cleaning up its memory. A first class achievement. There is another problem with most wireless input devices: They are energy hogs. If the battery is not rechargable, you might go through batteries very rapidly and expensively. I almost did not buy this for that reason. This requires 2 AA batteries. I have used mine for over 3 months with the original cheap "no-name" batteries that come with the device. Duracell or other class batieries will last even longer and I cannot yet report on this point, but it cannot be too bad as a pair of batteries will last at least substantially longer than a 3 months. It is important that you use the on-off switch to turn the device off if you are finihsed for a session. I generally turn mine on when I boot up in the morning and do not turn it off until I retire at night -- typically about 14 hours. With that, my batteries have lasted over 3 months, so this is pretty impressive. My great enthusiasm exists despite the following negatives: - The instrcutions are not bad. They are terrible! - The website that you have to go to download the software is also terrible and hard to find your way around. - When you do download the software, it is not intuitive as a Microsoft program would be. So you have to work your way through some trial and error and struggle with the on line instructions. Fortunately it is not that complicated. - I am pretty sophisticated with computers and it took me about 4 hours to finally get the device installed and the software configured. Don't worry at first about how you configure the buttons. Use the factory defaults. Then when you get the hang of it and see how time saving it can be, then play with different configurations of the buttons. The Huge trackball is a little pricey, more than twice what a lower-end, wireless, Logitec mouse costs and about 10 percent more than other upscale devices cost. There are plenty that are more expensive and not as good. But I think that if there was ever a good trade off to pay a little more momey for getting quality and functionality, this is it.

Owned for a year and a half First the cons: 1. Uncomfortable. It takes a bit to get used to the feel of this mouse. I use it on the armrest of a recliner so it is slightly above my elbow and that can irritate my fingers after extended use. It is much more comfortable if you are using it on a desk or other surface that puts it below your elbow it is significantly more comfortable than a standard mouse. 2. Pretty heavy. If you drop it, the mouse is sturdy enough that it's not likely to break, your toes may not be so lucky. Be careful. 3. The software is definitely the biggest con. The "ELECOM MouseAssistant5" uses up an abnormally high amount of CPU so it uses up more electricity than it should, and it can slow down other programs that need a lot of processing power. Trying to find a fix for this is what made me think to leave an updated review. 4. Fine movements are difficult. I use this mouse for gaming rather than editing so it takes a while to tweak the software settings in order to get it set up to make the precise, single-pixel movements that are sometimes necessary for photo editing. (not 5) Not actually a con, just a tip. When the batteries(2xAA) get low the mouse can double click or hold your click when you don't want it to. Hopefully, none of those were deal-breakers because the Pros definitely make up the Cons in my opinion. Pros: 1. Long-life/durability. I got this mouse a year and a half ago and it is still in great shape even after a few tumbles that sounded pretty harsh. 2. Easy to clean. Occasionally you'll need to pop out the trackball to clean the sensor, ball, and bearings the ball rotates on. The ball is pretty easy to remove despite it not falling out by accident, unless it falls from high enough. You may need to use a cotton swab or other tool to remove hairs that get caught around the sensor but I never have. I've only ever had to use a swab once, otherwise, I simply blew on the sensor like it was a Nintendo cartridge and the rings of oil build-up around the bearings I just wiped out with my finger. You may want to use soap on the ball from time to time if you want it to roll as smoothly as possible. I've only done that once though because it doesn't actually improve performance by a significant amount, it does feel nice though. 3. Responsive. Most gamers recommend against wireless mouses because they can be unreliable, but unless the batteries are dying(which takes about 9 months for me) I haven't had a single issue with my cursor not responding as expected. 4. Efficient battery use. I use this mouse daily for several hours, and I turn off the mouse when I'm not using it. I've just replaced the batteries for the second time now so 2xAA have lasted me about 9 months. 5. Stays put. It's not a big deal if you only use your mouse on a flat surface, but for me, it is very convenient that the rubber pads on the bottom do so well at keeping the mouse from sliding off my armrest despite the weight of the mouse. 6. Convenient slot for the USB dongle. It seems like a minor thing but if you've ever lost a USB dongle you know just how much of a hassle that is. If you decide to take this mouse on the go you don't have to risk the USB breaking or getting lost in your bag, you can just slide it in the slot on the bottom of the mouse. I hope I've helped your decision one way or the other. :)

I have been searching for a good trackball replacement and wanted to switch from a thumbball to a fingertip ball. The big ball square didn't work for me so I decided to try the Huge. Unfortunately it isn't working out for my thumb and hand. Quality: As for the build and feel of the trackball, it has a good weight and feel to it. It does not move around as I am using it. It looks very durable and would last a long time. I cannot comment on battery life as I have only had it for a short time, but the AA batteries seem to be doing very well even staying on the whole time and being ready when I reboot the computer. Connection: It only has the 2.4ghz dongle and no bluetooth, so the connection was a little spotty when plugged into my usb hub from my Mac Mini. I did get better connection when plugged into the main SSD hub on the bottom with a faster communication speed. Settings and speed: Once connected well, it is very responsive and the mid setting for me was perfect. Value: I think it is a good value for a large trackball. If your hand is very flexible in your thumb, it may work very well for you and the buttons and customization is great. Scrolling: That's where my main issue comes in. When Your hand is on the soft pad and resting near the ball, it is very comfortable, but to actuate the scroll and the button on the scroll, it puts my thumb in an awkward position and I have to reposition to get at it with more accuracy. Once I reposition, the heel of my hand falls off the pad and puts my hand at an angle for the upper buttons. Sadly I may have to return to a thumbball trackball. It did connect well with my Mac Mini and the forward and back buttons worked out of the box. With the Elecom software I was able to customize all the buttons to my liking. Al-in-all, this is another trackball I really wanted to like and be my main input device, but my weird hands will not let me. Hope this was helpful.

I waited a week to review this. I have had a love/hate relationship with the logitech cordless optical trackman for almost 15 years. I use nothing but trackballs, and have used nothing but the trackman since it came out until now. I felt the design and usability was amazing and unmatched...BUT it ticked me off that I had to wait a year or two for drivers for each new version of Windows. I also hated that I had to buy a new one every 2-3yrs, because they just would not last. The last straw is the $400-$500 folks are asking for trackmans since it was discontinued. I have been looking for YEARS for a viable replacement. Kensington trackballs do NOTHING for me...clunky, wired and expensive. I came across the Elecom Huge the other day, and thought I'd give it a try. I had qualms about the scroll wheel being thumb controlled, but decided to give it a chance. Day one I had issues...my hand has been trained to fit the cordless optical trackman for 15 years, so the Elecom just felt a little weird at first, and I had a bit of discomfort using my thumb to scroll. BUT I decided to give it a week, and what difference that one week has made. I've finally been disconnected from my previous mouse, and this one is growing on me FAST. It now feels VERY comfortable. Buttons are beginning to feel "natural", as well as the scroll wheel. I have yet to install Elecom drivers, and don't know if I will...I'm not a gamer, and am not concerned with much other than fairly basic functions. Left and right click, scroll, forwards and backwards work as expected, tracking is adjustable by the switch...all without drivers. The foam palm rest is a nice touch, and the larger ball is precise. Build quality seems to be good and sturdy. I've found my new trackball. If this is the best offered in the next 10 years...I'll probably be comfortable with that. Poor trackballs are made FOREVER.....GOOD trackballs seem to be discontinued at their peek of popularity ...Sooooo...I'm buying a second to throw in the drawer for future use should it become unavailable. I'm not taking a chance, and it WILL get used eventually. I'd also like to say, I'm not too fond of how Amazon lumps all reviews of ALL Elecom trackballs together. I pulled up the Huge, and found reviews calling it too small??? Until I realized they were actually reviewing the smaller model, and that all reviews are lumped together with absolute disregard for model. This review is for the Elecom M-HT1DRBK (Huge)

This is almost exactly what I was looking for in a trackball. Finger controlled, huge ball, padded wrist, smooth operation. It really is nice. I am currently using it at work and really love the hardware. However, I have had no success with their proprietary software and Windows 11. If you want to use all the buttons or customize them, you have to use their software. And on two different systems now I have had the experience of the cursor freezing up or massively stuttering on screen when using their software. It doesn’t happen right away, but after a short time, it shows up. I’ve tried uninstalling, repairing, reinstalling… no joy. Fortunately it mostly works with the Windows drivers. No freeze, no stutter, as long as you do not install their software. You just have to live with the fact that you can’t use all the buttons. Which for some could be a deal breaker. For me at home - a Blender3D user, IT professional and casual gamer, it wasn’t going to work. At work, it’s enough to get by, and I like the thing enough to make concessions. So, I wish I could rate it higher. It’s a great piece of hardware, hobbled by crippling software.

Quick Summary: MSTE users who don't have an MSTE - get this mouse as it's the closest "replacement" to date. Obviously, if one wants a mouse like the MSTE, then get an MSTE. But even a used MSTE costs a bit and you have to be careful of the cord. If one wants something Less Expensive that closely resembles the MSTE and is also cordless, then this is the best mouse on the scene since the MSTE itself. Update2: Trying to add some slightly better pictures and others that show the MS Trackball Explorer, Logitech Cordless Optical Trackmall, and the smaller Elecom "DEFT" trackball mouse. But some pictures are not loading to the site. Sorry. :( Update1: IMPORTANT NOTE: Waaay down in the comments (the oldest one at the "bottom" should be a link to the Elecom software download page and the English PDF manual. As this mouse is "very new" you *DO* need a more recent Elecom proprietary software to recognize this mouse if you wish to use it's three proprietary function buttons (F1-F3). Long Winded Review =============== This new Elecom Fingerball wireless mouse - the M-HT1DRBK - appears to have been released is June 2017 and has been available on Amazon since July 2017. In August I was about to order a second of the smaller Elecom M-DT2DRBKs when I stumbled over this new **larger** "HUGE" mouse and figured it was worth a try. The M-HT1DRBK just arrived and after giving it a ten minute test spin I just ordered two more. No clue if it will take "1-2 months" for the next batch to arrive, or if the price will drop from $85.99, but would say it is certainly worth the investment. FYI: It actually does say "HUGE" on the mouse itself. :) Comparisons to the MSTE (MS Trackball Explorer) ====================================== 1) It has a nice large "red ball" like a certain MSTE we all know and love. In fact, the Elecom ball is slightly BIGGER than the MS one. There were many reviews about the smaller Elecom mouse's "grey ball" having issues, and several people purchased a "blue" M570 ball to swap with the "grey" one. From my quick tryout of this new mouse with it's "red ball", would say that the quality looks to be significantly better than that of the smaller mouse's "grey" one. An excellent improvement. 2) This mouse is *MUCH LARGER* than the smaller "grey ball" M-DT2DRBK. Excellent for people with "larger" (aka normal sized) hands. 3) It is a bit wider than the MSTE, and Elecom moved one of the three proprietary "Function Buttons" to the right side of the ball. If you use their proprietary software, this would give you "two buttons to the right of the ball" just like the MSTE. 4) MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL. This mouse has a PALM REST. As this seems to be an alien concept to most mouse manufacturers I will state it again - this mouse actually has a place for the palm of one's hand to "rest" while using the mouse, so for the first time since the MSTE, there is actually a trackball that not only fit's one's hand, it is actually COMFORTABLE. Plus it doesn't have teeny tiny thumb-killing buttons like a certain L*git*ch Trackman. Wish I could show a decent side-view of the palm rest, but this can also be seen with via the pics on Elecom's web site. 5) ??? I would assume that being a wireless device, there may be an occasional "lag" in response times, but cannot say for certain. However there does appear to be a wired version of this mouse as well. It's part number (August 2017) is M-HT1URBK. Usage ===== Bulk of this review was written after only ten minutes of mouse use, so haven't had the time to give it an extended run, but observations so far are positive. "Weeks later" - Still great. Haven't tried the Elecom software yet myself (not using the F1-F3 buttons). - Seems to respond MUCH better than the smaller Elecom version (blue or grey ball). - Range seems to be about the same as the smaller one. About nine feet out it gets tricky and Line of Sight is critical. - The "left" button isn't as "tall" as the MSTE's, so my clumsy thumb is hitting the wheel, but this should be a minor issue. - ??? I read elsewhere that the "left" and "right" mouse buttons are "better quality" than the other buttons, that one should be able to tell the difference, that they should have made *all" the buttons "better quality", etc. Haven't noticed any difference between buttons yet. Too busy enjoying having a wireless mouse that actually fits the shape of my hand for a change. Customization - aka The Buttons ======================== So far as remapping buttons, "drivers", and support for various operating systems... Would assume this mouse works as a basic mouse in anything from XP up to Win10. You've got your Left, Right, Forward, Back and Wheel Buttons, plus the three Extra Proprietary Function Buttons F1-F3. Remapping the eight buttons and basic customization is where it gets interesting. Would assume one needs at least version 5.1.0 of Elecom's proprietary software to use/control all eight buttons. For now I am sticking with X-Mouse Button Control which allows configuration of everything except the three extra Function Buttons. Both programs allow for the use of multiple profiles for easy customization across different applications. Elecom's software (and English PDF manual) is available from their website. I will try adding possible links as a "comment" later as this review is too long as it is. Odd Future Issue (?) ================ Since the palm-rest is made of a "soft" material vs plastic, I wonder how it might hold up over time. Will it wear out? Time will tell.

I love this, I have both wired and wireless versions, the former being used with my desktop computer and the latter my laptop. This has the feel of my old Microsoft TrackMan, and works very well. I'm a gamer and for me it's much easier to use than a mouse (and doesn't aggravate my carpal tunnel as much). It's simple to connect using the provided dongle that plugs into a standard USB port, and the dongle stores tightly in the bottom of the unit, so minimal chance of it coming loose and getting lost. It's plug and play, so for basic use you can use the Windows (I haven't tested it on a Mac) default mouse driver to adjust button assignments, but the manufacturer has it's own software that gives you far greater flexibility. If you have either version of this unit (wireless or wired), and travel with it, I highly recommend getting the Hermitshell case (search Amazon for M-HT1DRBK) to protect it, you won't regret it. I've been using the same case since 2018 when I bought my first of these trackballs, and it's still in fantastic shape. Note: If you have the wired version you just have to coil the cord on the bottom of the unit. The fit will be tight, but it does work. The only downside to this unit is that it will eat batteries if you have it on high performance mode. It would be much nicer if it had an internal rechargeable battery. I'm not taking anything off for that as it works perfectly well for me in the standard mode (I don't compete in e-sports any longer, so no need for high precision), and I get about 4 months out of a 1 set of batteries. It might be longer if I didn't forget to turn it off occasionally. This is a product I highly recommend, or I wouldn't have purchased 4 of them (2 of each over the years). This was a replacement for one that I'd had for a couple of years, but it got dropped and the buttons broke, otherwise I think it would still be going strong.

⭐⭐⭐ Extremely Comfortable, but the Learning Curve Was Too Much for Me The ELECOM HUGE Trackball M-HT1DRBK definitely lives up to the “HUGE” name. The palm rest is super comfortable, and you can tell this mouse was designed for long workstation sessions. I mainly tested it for BIM work using Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam Revu. The customizable buttons are a big plus, especially compared to simpler ergonomic mice that don’t allow workflow shortcuts. That said, the biggest issue for me was the learning curve. The index finger trackball setup just never felt natural to me personally. I gave it a fair shot, but I couldn’t get fully comfortable or efficient with it during daily work. For casual use, it may be fine, but for fast-paced BIM workflows where precision and speed matter, it slowed me down more than I expected. The mouse itself isn’t bad at all—it’s actually very well built and extremely comfortable—but it ultimately just didn’t fit my workflow style. I’ll personally be sticking with the ProtoArc Balltom-style setup instead. Pros: Extremely comfortable palm rest Lots of programmable buttons Great build quality Good for reducing wrist movement Cons: Very steep learning curve Index finger control may not feel natural for everyone Large size may not fit every setup Bottom line: If you already like index-finger trackballs, you may love this mouse. But if you’re coming from a thumb-trackball or traditional mouse setup, expect a pretty major adjustment period.

Everyday I had a constant pain in my right hand while using normal mouse. With Elecom Huge pain went away. Now my hand stay still and only fingers navigate cursor. I also like high quality Omron switches, clicks are feel really nice and satisfying. Build quality great! General advice for future users. Remove a ball once every week and clean three bearings inside. It’s super easy and take less than a minute. Also when you will get this trackball or after cleaning you might notice that ball doesn’t move smoothly, just roll ball in your hands couple of times. It will get a little grease from your palms and start roll smoothly.

Lo mejor del trackball es la cantidad de botones que tiene (programables) y que el tacto al apoyar la palma es acolchado/gomoso. Se alcanza bien con manos grandes (es mi caso) a todos los botones y a la bola. El botón izdo, que es el que quedaría a la altura del pulgar es para mí algo incómodo de alcanzar/memorizar su posición, pero no mucho. El scroll se alcanza bien una vez tienes cogida la posición con el pulgar para el botón izdo. El botón dcho. también se hace un poco raro, pero hay dos en esa zona, luego puedes tener dos configuraciones diferentes (yo uso el más apartado para "suprimir" o para "cerrar ventana", según la aplicación). Por cierto, mención especial al botón del scroll porque tiene modo "tilt" y esto sí resulta bastante poco común (esto es que le puedes aplicar al scroll movimientos laterales también, vamos izda y dcha). Para ir al grano, si queréis detalles mirad el manual buscando en google 20180405_MSC-M-HT1DR_ALL_ver.1.pdf y si no os habéis cansado podéis seguir leyendo la review. Algo que no me gusta es que el fabricante te dice que desinstales los drivers de otros ratones que puedas tener instalados. Yo tengo varios que quiero seguir usando (como el M570 de Logitech) así que no lo hice, y me toca andar extrayendo e introduciendo de nuevo el pincho usb de este dispositivo en cada reinicio del PC (Windows 10) para que lo detecte (aunque los drivers no hay que volver a instalarlos ni me han dado conflictos). Por cierto, los drivers se descargan desde la página del fabricante a la que se puede llegar escaneando el qr-code de la parte inferior del dispositivo (ver imágenes). Sobre la resolución decir que permite varias velocidades (hasta 1500 dpi) y sensibilidades. Yo le pongo la sensibilidad H (parte inferior ratón, la L es para ahorro energía) y la resolución intermedia de 1000 dpi (en caso de una pantalla en 1080 te irá bien así, si tienes 4K o más pantallas o eres gamer tal vez quieras subirla). Así que ese nivel de personalización que permite adaptarse a diferentes configuraciones (resolución, pantallas, etc.) y usuarios (que vayan a supervelocidad o en modo tortuga) también está muy bien. Sobre la duración de las pilas dependerá de su capacidad y del uso, yo recomiendo ponerle recargables de unos 2500 mAh. para que puedan durar unos meses. La bola se puede extraer para limpiar el interior fácilmente (se introduce el dedo por la parte inferior del ratón y ésta sale haciendo presión, no por la propia gravedad). Hay que limpiar de vez en cuando la zona de alrededor de los rodamientos, pero sin obsesionarse. Los rodamientos podrían ser un poco más finos ya que ofrecen algo de resistencia, no mucha, esto va sobre gustos. En definitiva, un ratón muy original y completo (le sube el precio el tema de la logística desde Japón, así que no lo tendré muy en cuenta en la valoración). Si te gustan los trackballs como a mí es uno de los que merecen la pena tener en la colección.

pratique et ergonomic, Je l’utilise en tant que personne avec handicap J’en suis très content et le réglage de sensibilité de la sphère est vraiment pratique. Bon appuis de la main sur la souris et confortable

PREMESSA: funziona solo in modalità wireless ! (niente cavo, e niente ricarcia via cavo) Per il resto nulla da dire.... è l'huge ! ottimo mouse trakball come che già recensito per la versione cablata (in caso vi invito a leggerla dove ho postato qualche foto) e ora visto la comodità ne ho preso uno wireless per usarlo anche con altri pc ! come al solito , per usarlo con programmi tipo grafica o cad, ho rinunciato alla garanzia l'ho di modificato, sostituendo le sfere originali (testardi alla elecom) con quelle ceramiche, optando per le sfere ceramiche 2.5mm di grado g5 !. Dopo la modifica, il mouse ha cambiato il cosidetto "pelo" (come si usa dire) diventano una periferica top!.

ロジクールのTM-400を愛用して来ましたが、後継品が出ずに嘆いていた者です。 同じ３本指（玉が小さいので2本指ですかね？）タイプのDEFTも購入しましたが、どうにも納得出来ずにいました。 しかしこのHUGEは玉がデカイ！TM-400よりもデカイ！！ 操球感も抜群！メッチャ気持ちいい！！（ポンコツになってしまったTM-400と比べて） そしてカーソルが早い！超早い！デュアルディスプレイの端から端まで一転がし！！（スイッチでいつでも3段階に調整可能） なのに3本の指でボールを保持して細やかに動かすのも自在！！玉に触れてなきゃクリックでカーソルがブレることもない！ 大玉最高！！マウスなんていらんかったんや！！！！ と、本当にべた褒めしたくなる製品です。 右クリックが細長くて押しにくいと書いてらっしゃる方もいますが、私の持ち方だとボールに掛けた薬指の側面で 常時押せるので抜群に具合がいいです。が、形状やボタンの配置が独特な製品なので、店頭で実物を触ってみるのをお勧めします。 残念な点としては、低反発素材のパームレストですかね！？慣れてきたのでそんなに悪く無いかなー、とも思いますが、 DEFTと似たような無難な形状にして、脱着可能なクッションを付けておけば良かったと思います。 あと、スクロールホイールの質感が凄くショボい（ロジクールの無段階～クリック切り替え機能付きのホイールと比べて） のも気になります、が、些細な事はどーでも良いのです！ 親指型しか出さない奴等ではなく、エレコムさんを応援します！！ありがとう！！ 操作に慣れてきたのでマウスアシスタント5もいろいろ触ってみました。 使うソフトウェアごとに操作を割り当てられる上、マウスジェスチャにも対応しており非常に使いやすいです。 私はJWCADで使う時には、進むを中央クリック、戻るをESCにしています。 ホイールを一定回数早回しすることで自動送りが始まる機能も、細かく設定できて悪くないです。 ますます好きになったのでもう1台買い足そうと思います。 追記 結局有線のM-HT1URXBKを2台買い足しました。 余ったこいつは車のドアに脱着出来るように加工してしまいました。 運転席のハンドルに取り付けるテーブルの上にノートPCを置いて、ドアの肘置きに大玉トラックボール! HUGEがあれば図面も車でスイスイ書けてしまいます!! これこそマウスには絶対真似のできない芸当であって、トラックボールの完全勝利と言えましょう!!