trackballs

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trackball
A small ball set in a holder that can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen
trackball
(also tracker ball) A small ball set in a holder that can be rotated by hand to move a cursor on a computer screen
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a hand held input device similar to a mouse turned upside down; used by rolling the trackball with the fingers
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An input device that exposes the top of a sphere, which the user moves to control an onscreen pointer (pg 33)
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A pointing device consisting of a ball housed in a socket
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A sphere that surrounds 3D models, allowing you to rotate them
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A trackball is an upside-down mouse that remains stationary on your desk You roll the ball with your fingers or palm to move the pointer on the screen A trackball is a great alternative to a mouse when you have limited desk space
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The trackball is the simplest alternative to using the mouse It allows cursor steering with very limited movement
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{i} input device which includes a ball which may be spun in order to move the cursor (Computers)
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An input device that operates similarly to a mouse The ball is on top and you rotate it by using your fingers
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An input device used for pointing, designed as an alternative to the mouse It is almost an upside-down mouse; it is stationary and contains a movable ball that you rotate using your fingers to move the mouse cursor on the screen
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A pointing device, equivalent to a mouse lying on its back, that lets you move the cursor on the screen
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Pointing device that remains stationary while the user moves a protruding ball to control the pointer on the screen
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                    An 'inverted mouse' - a ball in a cup which can be rotated in any direction Gives greater fine control than a mouse
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an electronic device consisting of a rotatable ball in a housing; used to position the cursor and move images on a computer screen; "a trackball is essentially an upside-down mouse
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Device used to control the pointer by rotating a ball with your thumb
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  A ball that can be rotated about its center and that is used as an input device, e g , to position a cursor  Synonym  control ball
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A pointing device Essentially, a trackball is a mouse lying on its back To move the pointer, you rotate the ball with your thumb, your fingers, or the palm of your hand There are usually one to three buttons next to the ball, which you use just like mouse buttons The advantage of trackballs over mice is that the trackball is stationary so it does not require much space to use it In addition, you can place a trackball on any type of surface, including your lap For both these reasons, trackballs are popular pointing devices for portable computers Webopedia
trackball
an input device similar to a mouse except the ball is on top where it can be moved with only one finger or the thumb
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A trackball is a ball on some computers that you turn in order to move the cursor. a small ball connected to a computer, that you turn in order to move the cursor
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Input device that controls the position of the cursor on the screen; the unit is mounted near the keyboard, and movement is controlled by moving a ball
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A pointing device similar to a mechanical mouse except that the trackball moves upon rollers that translate into vertical and horizontal movement of the cursor on the screen In contrast, a mechanical mouse moves along a worksurface in a horizontal or vertical direction to move the cursor in the desired direction
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A device that works like a built-in mouse (p 1)