My sister was complaining about how sore her wrist gets from her computer mouse...

Archae

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:25 AM
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My sister was complaining about how sore her wrist gets from her computer mouse...

Edited on Sun Aug-24-08 12:27 AM by Archae

I told her I had the same trouble until I got a trackball.

Here's mine:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/156&cl=us,en

My sister got one yesterday, says it's taking some getting used to, but she loves it.

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Lil Missy

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:27 AM
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1. I get computer desk elbow.

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SeattleGirl

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Sun Aug-24-08 03:30 AM
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7. I actually have a "bed sore" on my left elbow because of that.

Totally sucks! x(

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MilesColtrane

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:37 AM
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2. I hate mice.

I use this.

It's got a big ball, scroll wheel, and four fully assignable buttons.

http://us.kensington.com/html/2200.html

Comes with a wrist rest so your wrist and forearm are stationary.

It's velocity adjustable. Roll quick and the cursor zooms across the screen.
Slow down and you've got all the control you need.

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pokerfan

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:42 AM
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3. Two words

Keyboard Shortcuts.

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DarkTirade

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:44 AM
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4. I stopped having those problems when I started using a wireless optical mouse, actually.

Wonder why. :shrug: Maybe there's some subtle difference in how I use it.

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Solon

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Sun Aug-24-08 12:44 AM
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5. I use the power of my mind...

Telekinesis ROCKS! Hehe.

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The Doctor.

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Sun Aug-24-08 03:27 AM
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6. Way better;

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/trackballs/devices/166&cl=us,en

More articulation with the thumb... but now I can't live without it.

Any trackball mouse is superior to a roaming mouse though.

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VenusRising

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Sun Aug-24-08 03:40 AM
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8. I have that exact trackball!

When I gave my desktop to my roommate after I got my laptop, I made him get his own mouse. I always hook up the trackball to my laptop! I love it!!

:hi:

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zanne

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Sun Aug-24-08 03:47 AM
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9. You kids and your newfangled mice.

In my day, we had to right or left-click and like it!

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VenusRising

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Sun Aug-24-08 03:53 AM
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10. I still have to right and left-click.

Edited on Sun Aug-24-08 03:53 AM by VenusRising

Now, the mouse is stationary and you move the ball with your fingers.

Like an upside-down inside-out mouse.

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NJmaverick

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Sun Aug-24-08 08:45 AM
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11. Those are great and the wireless version is even better

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