Khan
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I need to buy a computer mouse.
Any recommendations as to wired/wireless standard/optical?
Thanks
Any recommendations as to wired/wireless standard/optical?
Thanks
I need to buy a computer mouse.
Any recommendations as to wired/wireless standard/optical?
Thanks
De rigeur on warships, and I'm still occupationally-allergic to them.Ever tried a track ball?
I don't mean to highjack this thread, but since we're talking about mice-related problems...They do eliminate a lot of mouse-related problems.
That sounds like a painful problem, and one that I have never had (thank goodness). I was thinking about it when I looked at the touchpad that is built into my laptop. I am not sure, but a laptop with touchpad could be just what you need. All you have to do is lightly stroke the touchpad, and the buttons are operated with your thumb.I don't mean to highjack this thread, but since we're talking about mice-related problems...
I am starting to develop what I think may be an arthritic joint. It's the joint closest to the nail on my index finger, right hand.
I have spent way too many hours on this site and many others, so that joint has gotten a lot of use from scrolling and clicking on a mouse.
At times, I try and use my middle finger ipo index finger, but I don't want to create the same joint issue in the adjacent finger.
My computer is a desktop PC.
The one time I was in an Apple store and tried surfing the net on one of their computers, I was impressed at how 'sensitive' their mouse was. IIRC it had what looked like a small steel ball bearing ipo the PC's scroll wheel and a small input was all that was required achieve a lot of screen movement, as compared to what feels like endless scrolling on the PC mouse.
I'm looking for suggestions to help alleviate my ergonomic issue (besides spending less time surfing.)
omni
The one time I was in an Apple store and tried surfing the net on one of their computers, I was impressed at how 'sensitive' their mouse was. IIRC it had what looked like a small steel ball bearing ipo the PC's scroll wheel and a small input was all that was required achieve a lot of screen movement, as compared to what feels like endless scrolling on the PC mouse.
I'm looking for suggestions to help alleviate my ergonomic issue (besides spending less time surfing.)
That sounds like a painful problem, and one that I have never had (thank goodness). I was thinking about it when I looked at the touchpad that is built into my laptop. I am not sure, but a laptop with touchpad could be just what you need. All you have to do is lightly stroke the touchpad, and the buttons are operated with your thumb.
On the other hand, you already have a desktop so maybe this wasn't the most economical idea. My laptop cost $550 new, but you could probably get a used one for much less. That's still more than a mouse would cost.
Just to check, have you tried adjusting the mouse sensitivity/acceleration settings in your operating system (in the Control Panel if you're using some version of Windows)? Not sure if some mouse drivers allow you to adjust the sensitivity of the scroll wheel seperately, but it's worth a look.
You might try downloading and installing the latest mouse s/w for your particular mouse, might give you more control. Most of the ones i use allow you to change parameters and then test them in a little test box below the settings in the control panel...you shouldnt have to reboot anything.
Omni - touchpads, pads that use a pen, and trackballs of varying sizes make a lot of difference. Some mice and pads allow 'gestures' where you can place a finger on them and brush in a direction at a certain speed and then take your finger off the pad, and it'll keep scrolling the window at a rate commensurate with your gesture.
do a web search on "assitive technology ergonomics" and look at alternative keyboards and mice and pointing devices.
here's an example...
Adaptive ergonomic handheld joystick joysticks mouse mice trackball trackballs touch screens pointing - Infogrip, Inc.
i use a touch keyboard (no keys to depress) named Touchstream, made by a defunct company called Fingerworks. i touch keys lightly instead of depressing them. see FingerWorks i have the Touchstream LP shown at the bottom of the page.
Mouse simulation - the right side is a 4" x 5" tracing surface as well as the right side key set of the keyboard. with index and middle finger, i have mousing tracking and single click and dbl click, just by tapping my fingers in a certain sequence. you might be able to find a used one on ebay or craigslist. it is a cool device.
i've used stylus and graphics tablets in the past for mouse ops only. loved them. try www.wacom.com
if anyone finds some better ones, please post and if you don't mind, please PM the link to me. i like to keep up on this stuff for personal needs and i'm kind of a local expert on assistive technology where i live.
you're quite welcome. this is a specialty of mine.Hey, thanks. Now I know how to search for this stuff and know that there are products out there.
omni
Omni...try your local computer store/electronics place. Outfits like Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's and their ilk often have stuff set up. Good news is a lot of these things only cost $20-50. Sometimes less if you wait for a sale or rebate.