AbleNet Joystick, Trackball and Trackpad Mouse Alternatives Comparison Chart
| Rock Switch-adapted Joystick | Cruise Switch-adapted Trackpad | Wave Switch-adapted Trackball | Wave Wireless Switch-adapted Trackball | |
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| Dimensions | W x L x H: 12.7cm x 22.9cm x 7cm, tapers to 3.8cm | 14cm x 21.6 x5 cm, tapers to 1.9cm | 10.1cm x 17.8cm x 5.7cm, tapers to 1.9cm | 10.1cm x 17.8cm x 5.7cm, tapers to 1.9cm |
| Sponge ball diameter: 7cm (for comparison, between golf and baseball size). Joystick height from surface: a) knob/plug attached - 5cm b) "T" knob attached - 5.4cm c) sponge ball attached - 8.6cm Circular buttons/activation areas: a) recessed below case surface - 0.48cm b) diameter - 1.75cm USB Cable length - 2m |
Red and yellow activation areas: 7.6cm x 1.9cm x 4.4cm x 1.9cm Green and blue activation areas: 3.8cm x 1.9cm x 1.9cm x 1.9cm Gray activation "cruise" area: 5cm diameter White "dead" area: 1.3cm diameter USB cable length- 2m |
Circular buttons/activation areas: a) recessed below case surface - 0.48cm b) diameter - 1.75cm Rolling trackball: a) height from case surface - 1.9cm b) diameter - 5cm USB Cable length - 2.3m |
Circular buttons/activation areas: a) recessed below case surface - 0.48cm b) diameter - 1.75cm Rolling trackball: a) height from case surface - 1.9cm b) diameter - 5cm USB Cable length - 1.4m |
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| Ship weight | 1 kg | 590 grams | 640 grams | 640 grams |
| Sensitivity | Button: Featherlight (less than 56gr).
Function engages on the release. Joystick: variable, cursor starts moving at ~ 85gr but increases speed as joystick force increases |
Featherlight (less than 56 grams). | Featherlight (less than 56 grams). Function engages on the release | Featherlight (less than 56 grams). Function engages on the release |
| Cursor movement | Joystick | Touchpad ring | Trackball | Trackball |
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Double click (Green) |
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Drag lock (Blue) |
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| Cursor speed settings | four | four | ||
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| External switch jacks | two | two | two | two |
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| T-bar and soft ball handles | |
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| Receiver with external switch jacks (USB lead with PS2/USB adaptor) | |
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| Wireless Frequency | 2.4GHz | |||
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| Warranty | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years | 2 Years |
| Power source | USB | USB | USB | Receiver: USB Transmitter: 9v battery |
| Pricing | Rock Switch-adapted Joystick | Cruise Switch-adapted Trackpad | Wave Switch-adapted Trackball | Wave Wireless Switch-adapted Trackball |