[plug] mice

[Mike Holland]

On Wed, 8 Oct 2003, Adam Hewitt wrote:

> After working with computers for the last 15 years and working with
> computers for 7, I have really started having problems with RSI in my
> mouse hand. This has recently been compunded further by the purchase of
> my awesome iBook and the use of its trackpad.

> My question for the list is, what mice do you guys use or recommend that
> are ergonomic enough to reduce the damage I am doing to my hand? I guess

Adam,
I wouldnt assume that getting a "better" mouse is the answer.
Where is the RSI? In your wrist? How do you hold and move the mouse?

(IANA physio or OT, but..) you could set the mouse to high sensitivity,
so only small movements are needed. Then rest the base of your hand
on the desk and move the mouse with fingers only. It works for me.
An optical mouse is best, and definitely not an old serial mouse.

> the ultimate mouse I am looking for would have to also be portable so
> that I can take it with my ibook, but not as important as comfort.

You can buy optical mini-mice for that purpose.
Its sounds like you might need expert advice though.

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