Help me out to choose a ergo usb/wireless mouse for work, max $70.
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Help Me Choose an Ergonomic Mouse
Ehty on 22/07/2022 - 01:17
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Bite the bullet, get an MX Master and you're set for next 10 years. Maybe a 2S version on sale.
Might be able to reduce the load by writing it off on tax?
Ergonomic loshu
The term 'ergonomic mouse' is super broad, but shout out to the cheap & cheerful Anker vertical mouse https://www.amazon.com.au/Anker-Wireless-Vertical-Ergonomic-…
I grabbed one of these to WFH during lockdowns, and liked it so much I bought a 2nd for the office so I was having a consistent experience. Made a huge difference to the wrist pain I was experiencing in combination with a mousepad with a gel wrist rest to ensure my hand & wrist were straight.
Agreed, I bought an even more cheap and cheerful Perrix and after a few hours to acclimatise it has been a game changer, no more wrist pain https://www.amazon.com.au/Perixx-PM-713N-11167-Ergonomic-Ver…
LIkewise, I bought a vertical mouse like this but heaps cheaper off AliExpress.
Had it a couple of years no and no issues. Wrist and forearm pain gone!
Microsoft have been making excellent mice and keyboards for decades. They know their stuff. I use the Microsoft Bluetooth Ergonomic mouse. On sale they can get down to $39-$49. Cheapest I can find on Amazon now is $59 at https://www.amazon.com.au/Microsoft-Ergonomic-Bluetooth-Mous… So wait for the sales. Lots of colours to choose from.
The reason why I chose this mouse over the Logitech ones are:
- I don't like that the Logitech ones use a dongle. It takes up a valuable USB port.
- This series uses AA batteries that can be replaced. The batteries last a long time. I hate the mice with built in lithium ion batteries that will wear out over time forcing me to buy a new mouse.
- It's ergonomic and not heavy which is good for daily use.
- On the bottom it has a button to pair up to 3 devices.
- It's responsive. I don't experience any lag using it.
Yes, that's the one. Although I purchased black ones.
After years of research, trials, and education, the only one I would consider is the Penguin Mouse. This one is outside of your budget but look for vertical mice or similar.
Broadly speaking, you want to avoid doing ulnar and radial deviation movement (think a waving hello movement of the hand) with the mouse. A vertical mouse helps by reducing the load on your wrist and spread it to other joints/muscles (I think it might be internal and external rotation of the shoulders. physios plz feel free to confirm/correct). All those horizontal "ergonomic" mice are just riding the marketing hype - it just means contoured.
I don't know what it is about the Penguin Mouse but it looks a bit naughty.
It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it…
I love these for photo, video, gaming and MMORPGs:
https://www.amazon.com/Trackball-M-DPT1MRXBK-Bluetooth-High-…
If you can stretch your budget (and it goes on sale) I'd recommend the Logitech MX vertical, been using mine over a year now and no problems.
I regularly switch between my desktop, keyboard and phone with it.
I wouldn't recommend other non-vertical ergonomic mouses as it causes the bones in your forearm to twist, while the "handshake" position is normally better. I'd imagine most other vertical mouses to be the same.
I'd also avoid the use of wrist rests as they cut down on your circulation
I was experiencing chronic wrist pain until I switched to a Logitech MX Ergo - best decision ever.
Trackball has a small learning curve but once you get used to it, it's amazing. Basically only your thumb moves so you avoid the weird movements with your hand/arm that can lead to RSI.
This one is wireless and can basically do your job for you.
https://images.app.goo.gl/VvrJUJwgHQZsHdcm6