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RollerMouse Re:d, RollerMouse Pro2, RollerMouse Free2, Mousetrapper Advance Plus, and Mousetrapper Flexible Comparison Table

Product Name	RollerMouse Re:d	RollerMouse Pro2	RollerMouse Free2	Mousetrapper Advance Plus	Mousetrapper Flexible
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Synopsis	Long, thicker rollerbar; solid aluminum housing; twin-eyed laser motion tracking system; removeable pads; compact design	Long, thinner rollerbar; stable unit on workstation; variable rollerbar click tension	Longer rollerbar; smaller footprint for portability, smaller spaces; cable management on underside; removeable pads (not shown)	Steering pad instead of rollerbar (larger contact surface area); larger palm supports	Smaller footprint; portable; steering pad instead of rollerbar (larger contact surface area);
Available models	RM-RED	RM-PRO2-BLK, RM-PRO2-SIL, RM-PRO2-WHT	RM-FREE2-BLK, RM-FREE2-WHT	SMT417	SMT507
Dimensions	16.0" W x 3.94" D x 0.91" H (40.7 x 10.0 x 2.3 cm)	20.1" W x 3.54" D x 1.26" H (51.0 x 9.0 x 3.2 cm)	17.52" W x 3.54" D x 0.77" H (44.5 x 9.0 x 1.95 cm)	18.875" W x 4.5" D x 0.875" H	12" W x 3.75" D x 0.75" H
Palm rest depth	2.87" (7.3 cm) depth	2.76" (8.8 cm) depth	3.46" (8.8 cm) depth	8.75" W (right side; 3.0" on left) x 3.75" D x 1.0" H	3.75" W (each side) x 3.75" D x 0.75" H
Cursor control	3/4 " diameter x 7.09" wide textured cylindrical bar (soft rubber on metal)	1/2 " diameter x 6.8" wide textured cylindrical bar (soft rubber on metal)	1/2 " diameter x 10.375" wide textured cylindrical bar (soft rubber on metal)	3.0" wide x 2" deep steering pad (ribbed soft plastic)	3.0" wide x 2" deep steering pad (ribbed soft plastic)
Resolution	800 - 2400 adjustable dpi optical sensor (five settings)	750/1250 dpi optical sensor	800 - 1600 adjustable dpi optical sensor (five settings)	500 dpi optical sensor	400 - 1500 dpi (infinitely variable using MT Keys Programming software). Default is 500 dpi.
Buttons	8 tactile buttons, 8 reprogrammable (including rollerbar and scroll wheel)	8 tactile buttons, 8 reprogrammable (including rollerbar and scroll wheel)	8 tactile buttons, 8 button functions (including rollerbar and scrollwheel)	6 buttons, 6 reprogrammable (including steering pad; scrolling can be disabled)	9 buttoms (fully programmable with downloadable software)
Colour	Black	Black, silver, or white	Black or white	Black only	Black only
Scroll wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes	No, but has scrolling function built into steering pad on right side (can be disabled)	No, but has scrolling function built into steering pad on right side (can be disabled)
Wireless capability	No	No	No	No	Yes
Palm supports	Black leatherlike pads; removable.	Black or white leatherlike pads; removable. RollerWave accessory has extra depth, in black or white; the RollerWave LP has black hard plastic for easy cleaning	Black leatherlike pads; removable.	Hard plastic; non-removable	Hard plastic; non-removable
Keyboard mat	No; but has keyboard 'risers' to elevate front of keyboard	Yes, flexible black mat for use with separated/adjustable style keyboards (separate purchase); also has keyboard 'risers' to elevate front of keyboard (included)	No; but has keyboard 'risers' to elevate front of keyboard	Yes, with flexible grey mat that can be unfolded (raises keyboard 1/8") or folded under Mousetrapper (raises unit 1/8")	No
Portable	No	No	No	No	Yes
Tray-mountable	Yes	No	No	No	No
Pros	Rollerbar sleeve has thick diameter and is textured with microdots for better cursor control; rollerbar is longer than on the Pro2 (no risk of ulnar deviation); smaller footprint; easily removeable palm supports for extra portability; adjustable click force on bar; solid metal housing; tray-mountable with included hardware; wider scroll wheel	Suitable for conventional, full-sized keyboards; economical	Longest rollerbar available (no risk of ulnar deviation); smaller depth with easily removeable palm supports; adjustable click force on bar; wider scroll wheel	Steering pad is easy to use and has large surface area to contact (excellent cursor control); reprogrammable buttons, including steering pad; larger, more comfortable palm supports; low resistance cursor movement; dynamic acceleration	Portable; wireless; steering pad is easy to use and has large surface area to contact (excellent cursor control); 9 tactile reprogrammable buttons (including steering pad); larger, more comfortable palm supports; low resistance cursor movement; dynamic acceleration
Cons	Rollerbar is noticeably shorter than on Free2	Rollerbar can be difficult to use for more precise cursor movement. Forced to reach into center - can cause ulnar deviation	Rollerbar can be difficult to use for more precise cursor movement. Rollerbar can be accidentally clicked when reaching for mouse.	Steering pad length is shorter than rollerbar, forcing left or right hand more inward to access; forced to reach into center - can cause ulnar deviation	Steering pad length is shorter than rollerbar
Warranty	2 years