Comments on: VerticalMouse: Surprisingly Comfortable http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/ Rebooting the workforce Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:13:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jim http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-320846 Jim Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:39:20 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-320846 The Evoluent is definitely the best mouse to get if you're feeling discomfort in your hands, wrists or arms while mousing. There is a site called the <a href="http://ergonomic-mouse-guide.com" rel="nofollow">Ergonomic Mouse Guide</a> that I came across and it explains the features of each of the top mice and also gives a good explanation of computer ergonomics. Of course the VerticalMouse is shown as rated #1 among those reviewed. The Evoluent is definitely the best mouse to get if you’re feeling discomfort in your hands, wrists or arms while mousing. There is a site called the Ergonomic Mouse Guide that I came across and it explains the features of each of the top mice and also gives a good explanation of computer ergonomics. Of course the VerticalMouse is shown as rated #1 among those reviewed.

]]> By: Ryan http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305479 Ryan Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:09:44 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305479 I've been using the Evoluent for about two years now. Great mouse. Only problem is the strain is puts on the tendon across the top of the palm between the index finger and thumb, but that's just added incentive to take regular breaks (which are programmable using the Evoluent software). Also drives people nuts when they try to use my workspace, but I call that a feature, not a bug. ;) I’ve been using the Evoluent for about two years now. Great mouse. Only problem is the strain is puts on the tendon across the top of the palm between the index finger and thumb, but that’s just added incentive to take regular breaks (which are programmable using the Evoluent software). Also drives people nuts when they try to use my workspace, but I call that a feature, not a bug. ;)

]]> By: Jed http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305452 Jed Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:23:01 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305452 Found one site with this mouse and its wired companion, as well as a slightly different take on the idea from 3M <a href="http://www.fentek-ind.com/ergmouse.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.fentek-ind.com/ergmouse.htm</a> Found one site with this mouse and its wired companion, as well as a slightly different take on the idea from 3M
http://www.fentek-ind.com/ergmouse.htm

]]> By: Erik http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305422 Erik Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:11:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305422 Add another vote for the Logitech TrackMan. I absolutely love these things and have a separate one for each computer I use. There is a one or two day learning curve (it always cracks me up when people who has never used one before try to hop on my computer) but once you get used to it you never go back. Add another vote for the Logitech TrackMan. I absolutely love these things and have a separate one for each computer I use. There is a one or two day learning curve (it always cracks me up when people who has never used one before try to hop on my computer) but once you get used to it you never go back.

]]> By: Janah http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305403 Janah Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:58:22 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305403 I'm a Chiropractor and have been saying for years that there needs to be a verticle mouse. My husband (who's in IT) informs me this HAS been around for years. I can't believe it isn't in higher use. The reason this is so ergonomically efficient is because you don't have to constantly have your wrist extensors 'switched on' or contracting. When you are using your wrist extensors constantly - it leads to 'tennis elbow' (tendonitis of the wrist extensors attachment point on your elbow) Phill McGregor mentioned that he finds the 90degree position only effective when your elbow is horizontal to the desk. This is how you should have your desk set up anyway. It is important to keep your elbow relaxed by your waist and your wrist LOWER than your elbow. This will prevent RSI and will also help minimise the burning/aching pain across the top of your shoulders. I will definitely be recommending this to my patients. I’m a Chiropractor and have been saying for years that there needs to be a verticle mouse. My husband (who’s in IT) informs me this HAS been around for years. I can’t believe it isn’t in higher use.
The reason this is so ergonomically efficient is because you don’t have to constantly have your wrist extensors ’switched on’ or contracting. When you are using your wrist extensors constantly – it leads to ‘tennis elbow’ (tendonitis of the wrist extensors attachment point on your elbow)
Phill McGregor mentioned that he finds the 90degree position only effective when your elbow is horizontal to the desk. This is how you should have your desk set up anyway.
It is important to keep your elbow relaxed by your waist and your wrist LOWER than your elbow. This will prevent RSI and will also help minimise the burning/aching pain across the top of your shoulders.
I will definitely be recommending this to my patients.

]]> By: Rob T. http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305395 Rob T. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:48:02 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305395 For me the best way to avoid RSI is not to use a mouse. I only use keyboards with the IBM Trackpoint a.k.a. pointing stick, the little red eraser mouse that is between the g,h,b keys. The trackpoint point enables you to point without having remove either hand from home row, eliminating almost all of the repetitive movement. For me the best way to avoid RSI is not to use a mouse. I only use keyboards with the IBM Trackpoint a.k.a. pointing stick, the little red eraser mouse that is between the g,h,b keys. The trackpoint point enables you to point without having remove either hand from home row, eliminating almost all of the repetitive movement.

]]> By: Aku http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305393 Aku Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:09:53 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305393 The Razer PRO|Solutions mouse is excellent, although it may get dirty quickly in the hands of some users, since it's white. The Razer PRO|Solutions mouse is excellent, although it may get dirty quickly in the hands of some users, since it’s white.

]]> By: Jeff O'Hara http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305391 Jeff O'Hara Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:59:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305391 Logitech MX Revolution used on an iMac. Logitech MX Revolution used on an iMac.

]]> By: john http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305382 john Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:41:05 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305382 Logitech TrackMan. Using it for ten years. Used dozens over the years. Logitech TrackMan. Using it for ten years. Used dozens over the years.

]]> By: Melvyn http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305381 Melvyn Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:36:46 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305381 I've been using an Evoluent Vertical Mouse for over three years. Unfortunately their newest version isn't lefty friendly yet but as soon as it is I'll be their first customer. Can't recommend the mouse highly enough. I’ve been using an Evoluent Vertical Mouse for over three years.
Unfortunately their newest version isn’t lefty friendly yet but as soon as it is I’ll be their first customer.
Can’t recommend the mouse highly enough.

]]> By: Guessing http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305378 Guessing Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:28:37 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305378 Logitech MX Revolution is the best for a non-gaming mouse, mostly because of the hyper-scroll wheel. For gaming I've switched to the Logitech G9 and couldn't be happier. Before that it was the G5, as well as the MX300. Logitech MX Revolution is the best for a non-gaming mouse, mostly because of the hyper-scroll wheel.
For gaming I’ve switched to the Logitech G9 and couldn’t be happier.
Before that it was the G5, as well as the MX300.

]]> By: Bob http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305377 Bob Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:26:31 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305377 I've been a believer in Microsoft's Trackball Explorer ever since it made my wrist aches and pains go away. Leave it to Microsoft to discontinue a product that is universally praised by its users. I’ve been a believer in Microsoft’s Trackball Explorer ever since it made my wrist aches and pains go away. Leave it to Microsoft to discontinue a product that is universally praised by its users.

]]> By: Fate http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305374 Fate Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:44:27 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305374 I have a semi-vertical mouse that I've been using for about a month. The Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. It is incredibly comfortable to use but took a few hours to get used to. I had to disable the thumb buttons though because I'm so used to a low profile mouse that when I sweep my hand off the keyboard and reach for the mouse I whack the buttons. My second favorite is my bluetooth Apple Mighty Mouse. I find the scroll ball incredibly useful but it does not fit my hand very well. I have a semi-vertical mouse that I’ve been using for about a month. The Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 7000. It is incredibly comfortable to use but took a few hours to get used to. I had to disable the thumb buttons though because I’m so used to a low profile mouse that when I sweep my hand off the keyboard and reach for the mouse I whack the buttons.

My second favorite is my bluetooth Apple Mighty Mouse. I find the scroll ball incredibly useful but it does not fit my hand very well.

]]> By: david http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305373 david Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:37:09 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305373 I used a two-button conventional mouse for years, then started developing some repetitive strain injuries. About ten years ago I switched to a trackball, first the marvelous Logitech Trackball FX (now discontinued), now the Logitech Marble Mouse. Not only has my RSI disappeared, but I can work with the trackball anywhere I want. I used a two-button conventional mouse for years, then started developing some repetitive strain injuries. About ten years ago I switched to a trackball, first the marvelous Logitech Trackball FX (now discontinued), now the Logitech Marble Mouse. Not only has my RSI disappeared, but I can work with the trackball anywhere I want.

]]> By: northwalnut http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305371 northwalnut Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:52:37 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305371 I have used an old Microsoft trackball at home and love it. The bigger issue for me is getting the mouse in the correct ergonomic position for me and some kind of wrist support. The Vertical Mouse seems a challenge for wrist support. Anyone want to weigh in on that? I have used an old Microsoft trackball at home and love it. The bigger issue for me is getting the mouse in the correct ergonomic position for me and some kind of wrist support. The Vertical Mouse seems a challenge for wrist support. Anyone want to weigh in on that?

]]> By: Ron Bell http://webworkerdaily.com/2008/09/23/verticalmouse-surprisingly-comfortable/#comment-305367 Ron Bell Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:35:10 +0000 http://webworkerdaily.wordpress.com/?p=3991#comment-305367 I've used the Vertical Mouse for years--it definitely has helped with my RSI and took only a day or two to adjust to. Wouldn't go back for anything. I’ve used the Vertical Mouse for years–it definitely has helped with my RSI and took only a day or two to adjust to. Wouldn’t go back for anything.

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