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4.5
I used to have the M570 trackball. Loved it. I had several, actually. But I felt it was time to get something new. Something possibly better? I didn't even know they made the MX Ergo. I did a little research and thought, "Yeah, I think I will get that one." So I did. When I got it, everything was smooth. No problems setting up or charging it, Solid buy.But then it was the clicking. The clicking that I could not get over how loud it was. Left click and it is all you hear after a while. I kept thinking, "I will get used to it, it'll go away, it's not that bad, oh well just deal with it, etc." But the clicking was distracting.It wasn't loud in the traditional sense, it is just... noticeable. When I buy a premium mouse, I don't want to have the clicking sound be super noticeable. It can absolutely be present, but not distracting. I watched a view videos on YouTube on how to quiet the clicker. I was like, "Naw, no way. Not for me. I just got this mouse and I am not taking it apart and messing around with those pieces inside. No way." Then last Saturday night, I said, "I am taking this thing apart and I messing with those pieces inside." Something had to be done.Now, I am an electronics person, so taking it apart and figuring out how to undo the ribbon cables and such was not so difficult. But, for some, I imagine it could be very difficult. Anyway, it was either that or soldering new silent switches on it. Which I was prepared to do and still might do. Anyway, I get inside the little clicker switch box, tinker around with the top metal piece that you need to lower and.... it worked. Put it back together and now I can focus on more important things. Like how silent the clicking is.... that's my life though. That's how it works. One constant revolving door.Anyway, still gave it five stars. Love the programmable buttons. Saves ample time and it truly feels better in your hand. Plus, unlike the M570 it has this rubbery coating that isn't just straight plastic. So that helps with the comfort. Feels solid too. The thing stays put and it's solid. Should have given it 4.5 stars cause of the clicking, but I know it won't bother everyone and it is a great mouse so 5 stars.
