Comments on: VerticalMouse: Surprisingly Comfortable

By: Danny Chan

Danny Chan — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:33:43 +0000

we product the vertical mouse of many design,pls contact me for details.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:39:20 +0000

The Evoluent is definitely the best mouse to get if you're feeling discomfort in your hands, wrists or arms while mousing. There is a site called the Ergonomic Mouse Guide that I came across and it explains the features of each of the top mice and also gives a good explanation of computer ergonomics. Of course the VerticalMouse is shown as rated #1 among those reviewed.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:09:44 +0000

I’ve been using the Evoluent for about two years now. Great mouse. Only problem is the strain is puts on the tendon across the top of the palm between the index finger and thumb, but that’s just added incentive to take regular breaks (which are programmable using the Evoluent software). Also drives people nuts when they try to use my workspace, but I call that a feature, not a bug. ;)

By: Jed

Jed — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:23:01 +0000

Found one site with this mouse and its wired companion, as well as a slightly different take on the idea from 3M http://www.fentek-ind.com/ergmouse.htm

By: Erik

Erik — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:11:09 +0000

Add another vote for the Logitech TrackMan. I absolutely love these things and have a separate one for each computer I use. There is a one or two day learning curve (it always cracks me up when people who has never used one before try to hop on my computer) but once you get used to it you never go back.

By: Janah

Janah — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:58:22 +0000

I’m a Chiropractor and have been saying for years that there needs to be a verticle mouse. My husband (who’s in IT) informs me this HAS been around for years. I can’t believe it isn’t in higher use.
The reason this is so ergonomically efficient is because you don’t have to constantly have your wrist extensors ‘switched on’ or contracting. When you are using your wrist extensors constantly – it leads to ‘tennis elbow’ (tendonitis of the wrist extensors attachment point on your elbow)
Phill McGregor mentioned that he finds the 90degree position only effective when your elbow is horizontal to the desk. This is how you should have your desk set up anyway.
It is important to keep your elbow relaxed by your waist and your wrist LOWER than your elbow. This will prevent RSI and will also help minimise the burning/aching pain across the top of your shoulders.
I will definitely be recommending this to my patients.

By: Rob T.

Rob T. — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:48:02 +0000

For me the best way to avoid RSI is not to use a mouse. I only use keyboards with the IBM Trackpoint a.k.a. pointing stick, the little red eraser mouse that is between the g,h,b keys. The trackpoint point enables you to point without having remove either hand from home row, eliminating almost all of the repetitive movement.

By: Aku

Aku — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:09:53 +0000

The Razer PRO|Solutions mouse is excellent, although it may get dirty quickly in the hands of some users, since it’s white.

By: Jeff O'Hara

Jeff O'Hara — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:59:46 +0000

Logitech MX Revolution used on an iMac.

By: john

john — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:41:05 +0000

Logitech TrackMan. Using it for ten years. Used dozens over the years.