# Thinking of getting the M01 and would like some help deciding

**URL:** <https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271>\
**Category:** Help and Getting Started\
**Created:** [October 19, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271 "2019-10-19T14:59:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![sonicdud](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c68b51/32.png) [@sonicdud](https://community.keyboard.io/u/sonicdud)\
**Post date:** [October 26, 2019, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271/21 "2019-10-26T23:58:38Z")

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Never really thought of using a track ball but with what im hearing it might be worth looking into, Thanks

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**Author:** ![BlackMonday](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/blackmonday/32/2826_2.png) [@BlackMonday](https://community.keyboard.io/u/BlackMonday)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2019, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271/22 "2019-11-01T14:50:43Z")

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> [@algernon](#):
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> FWIW, I use a trackball between the halves and it is a wonderful experience. A mouse would work far worse there due to space constraints, but a trackball is just the right thing to place inbetween.

Personally I have to say the space constraint is not ideal but manageable with a single monitor setup (only 1080p resolution and the mouse is set to it’s highest DPI setting so needs very little movement). What I find more uncomfortable is the position in which I have to grip the mouse itself. But overall still better then having the mouse on the outer side of my keyboard half.

I guess with your trackball you don’t have to grip anything but can just slide your hand over the ball with either hand and then press the buttons?

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**Author:** ![algernon](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.keyboard.io/algernon/32/4404_2.png) [@algernon](https://community.keyboard.io/u/algernon)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2019, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271/23 "2019-11-01T15:07:03Z")

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> [@BlackMonday](#):
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> I guess with your trackball you don’t have to grip anything but can just slide your hand over the ball with either hand and then press the buttons?

Pretty much, yes. I placed the trackball on a small stand, so I don’t even have to slide my hand down, just towards the middle.

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**Author:** ![Marcin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Marcin](https://community.keyboard.io/u/Marcin)\
**Post date:** [November 5, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.keyboard.io/t/thinking-of-getting-the-m01-and-would-like-some-help-deciding/3271/24 "2019-11-05T17:18:13Z")

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I was at the same point a few weeks ago. Then I stopped looking if there is something “even better” out there, listened to my feelings and ordered a Model 01.  
The first few days typing on a splitt keyboard didn’t feel as strange as I expected it to be.  
The biggest adjustment in my case was because I switched to the NEO2 layout but after 10 days that ain’t a problem anymore.  
Even if I’m useing it only since 2 weeks, I can’t imagine for a keyboard to feel more comfortable than the Model 01.  
I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD 🙂

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