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Ryan asked...
>
> I'm wondering if anyone has ever found an "ergonomic" mouse that was
> comfortable to use? I often get a sore right hand after a day of
> clicking. I've been looking around for a mouse with a different shape
> (too see if it will help)... has anyone ever used a mouse similar to
> something like this:
>http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/productlist/CA/EN,crid=2141
> and did it help to relieve the stress of repetitive clicking and
moving?
>
> Can anyone recommend any good alternative? Right now I split my time
> 50/50 between a standard mouse and a Wacom Tablet. My tablet isn't
> accurate enough for a lot of things, I find.
>
Ryan,
I have some friends that are hardcore PC gamers and they _swear_ by the
ergonomic trackball devices. For accuracy, swiftness, and hand comfort
they claim it can't be beat. I've tried using trackballs before and I
just can't get comfortable with them--I always unplug the things and go
back to a mouse after an hour or so of use. But I've had co-workers in
other jobs that preferred the trackball device to a mouse, one or two
for repetitive-stress related issues. It might be something to
investigate:
Here's a list of links from Froogle (not sorted in any particular order)
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