Ask YC (poll): Trackball, trackpad or mouse?

2 points by edu ↗ HN
When working in a desktop do you use/prefer a trackball, a trackpad or a mouse?<p>I've always worked with mouses, and never really tried out a trackball, but they seem like a viable alternative to reduce arm movement.

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On a desktop? Mouse for sure. Right now I'm on my laptop and using the trackpad though.

I hate the trackballs.

Mice are bad news for RSI -- you grip them constantly, and make individual finger movements, all while pronating. Trackballs and trackpads are less precise and convenient, but much better for my wrists.
Tablet, when I'm doing graphics.