Pointing devices
A pointing device is anything that will move the pointer on the screen. This includes mice, roller balls, joysticks and head pointers. A mouse demands more control than other devices, usually entailing the use of buttons to perform tasks such as dragging and double-clicking, which makes it hard for people with limited strength or motor control. There are various ways of overcoming this problem using alternative pointing devices.
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Roller II and Roller II Plus These are robust roller balls, ideal as a mouse alternative. |
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Joystick II and Joystick II Plus These robust joysticks are ideal as a mouse alternative where the user lacks the control to use a roller ball. |
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Optical Expert Mouse The Expert Mouse is the replacement to the popular Expert Mouse Pro. Sadly missing 6 of it's programmable buttons, this is a cheaper alternative to the Roller II and still has 4 programmable buttons. |
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TRAC and KIDTRAC roller balls A three-button roller ball suitable for both young children and adults. |
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Optical Orbit Elite roller ball The Optical Orbit Elite roller balls are affordable, stylish two-button roller balls, suitable for use by people who cannot use a mouse but have enough dexterity to manipulate a small ball. Replacement to the orbit elite roller. |
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BIGTrack roller ball This roller ball has a large three-inch yellow ball and two blue buttons. |
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Mini mouse This small mouse is often referred to as a laptop mouse due its portability. |
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smartNAV3 head pointer The smartNAV3 head pointer is ideal for anyone who is paralysed below the neck, or who has good control of their head but poor motor control. |
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Programmable mouse This is like a standard mouse, but with two extra buttons. All the buttons can be programmed according to your needs. |
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Touch Monitor Touch monitors are a direct way to click on items on the computer screen. They act like the screens on cash machines and modern checkout tills at the supermarket.
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PointIt! Joystick This joystick comes with a long stick and the option of a button on the top, which you can left-click without taking your hand off the stick. |
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Touch Pad This is the same as is used on a laptop, but in a single unit for use with a desktop computer. |
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Graphics Tablet This is ideal for anyone who finds it difficult to use a pointing device but who can control a pen or pencil. It is also useful for budding artists who have a slightly reduced pen grip. |
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USB accessories USB accessories help with using USB devices such as extension leads, hubs and converters. |
