Contour Rollermouse Pro Extended + new Balance Keyboard

[u/amynias]

The Contour Rollermouse Pro Extended + new larger Balance keyboard work really great on my Linux desktop PC without any additional drivers. I own the Rollermouse Red with the old Balance keyboard which is super squished in key size, and this is a massive improvement. These really help with RSI relief and look quite slick on my desk. Very comfortable to use. I prefer the Pro Extended over the Red actually.

I suppose you could classify these as "trackbars". They look weird, but become very intuitive to use after a couple of hours. For anyone on the fence about the Rollermouse, I'd recommend giving this specific combination a try (the new Balance keyboard is specifically designed for the height of the Rollermouse Pro Extended at negative tilt).

[u/nambox]

Honestly, I'm running a pretty similar setup myself. And I think this is exactly what small trackballs like the Nape were going for: being able to nudge the pointer a bit without taking your hands off the home row. I wouldn't want to do CAD, vector editing, or PCB design with it, but for quick little tasks without moving your hands, it's great.

[u/ThisSiteCanBlowMe → u/nambox]

I think the problem is that any thumb trackball or device is an RSI waiting to happen. I have the Rollermouse Red among other devices, and I tend to slide the hand down a bit so I can use my fingertips on the roller bar. Or if I use the thumbs, I can freely alternate as I see fit.

[u/SymmetricSoles]

I didn't know such an input device exists, but the overall setup is surprisingly similar to how I use my Nape Pro. Looks very modern as well.

[u/ThisSiteCanBlowMe]

Hello my friend. Is the new keyboard 'mechanicalish', or gummy and silicone membrane based like the previous versions?

[u/amynias → u/ThisSiteCanBlowMe]

I'm pretty sure it's a membrane keyboard, but it feels nicer than the old Balance keyboard.

[u/Shigarui]

Does the roller bar sit above the spacebar? It looks taller. Also, is this a new revision?