Of Mice and Wrist Rests

Published on 2009-02-10 in Gadgets, Geek and Productivity. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Since I’m starting to experience symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome again, I’ve decided to get my self keyboard and mouse wrist rests by Fellowes. Seems to be helping a lot for now.

I’m still contemplating on what my main pointing device should be for my home setup. Currently, I’m using a Logitech VX Nano Cordless which can become a bit uncomfortable for longer periods of usage. I originally bought it as a portable mouse for my MBP so I don’t intend it to be my main pointing device. I’m thinking of getting a finger operated trackball — a Logitech Cordless Trackman Optical or a Kensington Expert Mouse (if I can find one in Singapore). When using a finger operated trackball, my finger movements would be similar to how I use the trackpad. I should get the hang of it quite fast. I’m currently using a Logitech Trackman Wheel at work and the joints of my thumb seem to be a bit more sore these days.  Or I might just go for a Microsoft Arc Mouse since it’s pretty and I can carry it around. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

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  • Vinny
    2009-02-10 at 10:32PM

    I use an Evoluent vertical mouse [http://www.evoluent.com/vm3.html] at work, and it certainly works in relieving the strain on my wrists and hand in general. Might be worth a try. It didn’t take too long to get used to the vertical orientation, and it feels very natural using it.

    • Scrufus
      2009-02-11 at 12:06AM

      @Vinny thanks for the suggestion. Is it available in any of the retails shops in Singapore? I haven’t seen any when I went around. I’m still wary of the feel of this when I shift my hand from keyboard to pointing device. Seems to be a bit more effort. Have to try it myself I guess.

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