Microsoft EasyBall
© 1997 Microsoft Corp.
The EasyBall, a mouse alternative, is bright and colorful and children are immediately drawn to it. It also separates out the acts of moving the cursor and clicking the cursor more distinctly than the mouse. Despite these advantages, kids have to learn to use the mouse eventually and do so at the very young age of two and one-half— about the same age that they can use the EasyBall. Its colors and size certainly contribute to a strong initial appeal to young kids, but on the whole, the mouse offers greater flexibility when guiding the cursor.
Win 95, 98 (CD-ROM)
Teaches: a peripheral to replace the mouse