ELECOM Launches DEFT PRO Wire-Free (Wireless) Tracking Ball

There are two main styles of trackballs available: top and side (thumb), and this Deft Pro is the last. It’s true that I still use crawler balls! If you remember them, it’s precisely Microsoft Trackball Explorer 1.0.

DEFT PRO, ELECOM Launches DEFT PRO Wire-Free (Wireless) Tracking Ball, Optocrypto

ELECOM Launches DEFT PRO Wire-Free Tracking Ball

They are perfectly prepared to cooperate, and Asian Elecom will release a version that resembles the old Microsoft, DEFT PRO.

New Elecom “DEFT PRO” ball has been redesigned and will be released this month. They are wireless via 2.4GHz WIFI or Bluetooth, and can even be wired via USB to a connected receiver. Its rubber ring is located in the middle of the silver wheel for a nice grip. It also tilts up and down, which would be left and right if it were a traditional top position.

The device uses Omron switches with a 10 million times longer service life. There are eight buttons available, including a forward/reverse button and tilt knob, which support left and right scrolling, and a large thumb area. The DPI meter can be switched in three stages 500/1000/1500 using a button.

With an external dimension of W 91,4 × D 133,4 × H 57,3 mm, it weighs approx. 162 g. In the case of a wireless network, the device uses an AA battery and should operate for approx. 300 days (in energy-saving mode). The warranty period of the manufacturer is three years.

DEFT PRO Specifications

Interface: USB * Wired / wireless 2.4 GHz connection mode

■ Connector shape: USB (A) male * Wired / wireless 2.4 GHz connection mode

■ Compatible models: Windows PC equipped with USB interface, Macintosh

■ Count number: 500/1000/1500 count (switchable)

Radio wave reaching distance: magnetic material (iron desk etc.) / 3 m, non magnetic material (wooden desk etc) / 10 m

■ Available batteries: One of AA alkaline batteries, AA Manganese dry batteries, AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries

■ External dimensions: body / width 91.4 × depth 133.4 × height 57.3 mm, receiver / width 13.1 × depth 18.2 × height 5.0 mm

■ Weight: Main body / Approximately 162 g ※ Batteries not included, Receiver / Approx 2 g

■ Accessory: Receiver unit, AA alkaline batteries for operation check (1), wired connection cable

Battery life:

mode When 2.4 GHz wireless connection When Bluetooth® is connected
Low energy mode High speed mode Low energy mode High speed mode
Continuous operation time About 134 hours About 91 hours About 167 hours About 104 hours
Continuous standby time About 925 days About 925 days About 925 days About 925 days
Estimated battery life About 301 days About 211 days About 366 days About 240 days

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DEFT PRO, ELECOM Launches DEFT PRO Wire-Free (Wireless) Tracking Ball, Optocrypto

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