Track Ball Mouse?

Used FCP for 9 Years. I love my Kensington Expert Trackball Mouse.
Doesn't work with Lion.
Any recommendations as to a trackball that will? And yes, I've been researching the net. Just thought I'd poll the FCP community:)
Thank you in advance,
Shelley

Hello Matt,
I used to use one of these...
Mouse
Quick and comfortable to use.
Regards.
Ian.
NB - This part of the forums is for the older G4 " flat panel " Macs. If you have a 24" Intel Mac, then here...
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=189
Is your relevant section of these forums.

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Funny, not on their site!
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There are 2-3 ways to get these. I'd Suggest Ebay
For a quicker route go Craigslist
But On Ebay You can type in...
Blackberry 8100 trackball
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