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Hi Jennifer--
I used to get pain in my wrist and arm using a regular mouse. Bad posture
and all, since I switched over to the Kensington Turbo Mouse (more than a
year ago) I can work all day with no problems and the four buttons come in
handy too. I am at my computer all day, every day (even sometimes at home
on the weekend). BTW--I use a wrist pad as well.
Disclaimer: Sorry for the promotional tone of this note; I do not have
stock in the company.
>Hey there everyone,
>
>Lately I have been experiencing some discomfort when using the mouse. The
>pain has been mainly in the center of my hand when I click the buttons. I
>also get knots in my neck and shoulders even though I look straight at the
>monitor.
>
>I am a lefty and have switched hands already. I have also gotten a mouse
>wrist pad. I have looked into other options, but it would really help if I
>could get some feedback from those of you that have used these devices.
>
>These are the options I know of and my questions about them:
>
>1) A wrist support in the form of a glove that attaches with velcro.
>
>Question: How easy is it to move back and forth between mouse and keyboard
>with what looks like a relatively cumbersome piece of equipment on your hand?
>
>
>2) A touchpad.
>
>Question: the only ones I have been able to find that don't use a stylus have
>been pretty small. Does size matter? More importantly, does it even help? I
>am concerned that the light touch required might cause its own discomfort.
>Also, can anyone recommend one that is both windows 95 and NT compatable?
>
>
>3) A graphics tablet with stylus.
>
>Question: A stylus seems like it has the potential to be pretty uncomfortable
>to use.
>
>
>4) A roller ball.
>
>Question: Is this really any more comfortable or easier to use?
>
>All responses to these questions and any other suggestions are GREATLY
>appreciated!!
>
>Thanks,
>Jennifer
>
Russell Kilday-Hicks
Production Specialist
Publications Office
San Francisco State University
SF, California, USA
415/338-3008 * rkilhick -at- sfsu -dot- edu http://www.sfsu.edu/~pubaff
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