The trackball itself is smooth to the touch and extremely easy to roll and rotate.

One minor sore spot of note is in the SlimBlade’s actual clicks.

It’s nothing major, but I do wish each click landed with a bit more gusto.

the Kensington SlimBlade Pro TrackBall next to a desktop computer

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Perhaps the biggest advantage is that you’ll be able to give your wrist a much-needed break.

Remember toclean your trackballnow and again.

Plus, Kensington has a long track record of rock-solid peripherals, and the Pro is no exception.

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KensingtonWorks is available for download on Windows and Mac computers.

), media, web browsers, and more.

You’ll also have the ability to remove actions from your click-points.

the Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball and its box contents

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Should You Buy the SlimBlade Pro Trackball?

left side of the SlimBlade Pro TrackBall

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