3M Ergonomic Mouse, Optical, USB/PS2 Compatible, Small Size, Black (EM500GPS)
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Customer Review: Good alternative to regular mouse - still leads to RSI eventually...
Summary: 5 Stars
I switched to this mouse about 4 years ago. I am an intensive computer user, applications, not programming (ie too much mousing). Frankly this mouse was a godsend and got me through grad school (yeah, they're really looking out for your ergonomics there, not). It basically is a completely different muscle system you are using, and is wonderful for your wrist. After about 4 years I'm getting thumb pain, as mentioned in one of the reviews. But hey, it's all about mixing it up. 4 extra years of pain free computer use is pretty darn good for $50. I suppose I will try a different input now. However, as I said, this an excellent alternative to the normal mouse, which I still can't use for long. I hope somebody invents about 5 more input devices to get me through my working years!Customer Review: Everyone working on PCs need it
Summary: 5 Stars
I am using computers / laptops for over 5 hours / day for the over a decade. I have developed pain on my right hand because of holding the mouse for a long time.
I have received this mouse two weeks back. Started using it rightaway. I feel the magic. The pain has reduced substantially in a matter of two weeks. Its straight forward. Your carpel tunnel area is not strained anymore and the result is obvious and immediate. ( Yes I do miss the scroll wheel )
If you spend a lot of time with PC, its a nice idea to use this / or similar mouse. Helps in the long run.
I have also purchased Microsoft Ergonomic 4000 series Key board. Another excellent ergonomic solution that I am extremely happy with. I am glad to recommend both these products.
Customer Review: Really is absolutely amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
Though it takes a little getting used to, once you adapt to this mouse it really is indispensible. After about two years of too much mousing at too many poorly adjusted tables, I had developed fairly regular pain in my right hand and wrist, so much so that I started favoring my left hand for carrying objects. After switching to this mouse and an ergonomic keyboard (the Belkin Ergoboard to be precise) this pain is completely gone and a bump that I had started to develop on a tendon on my right hand has almost completely receeded (and my doctor had said that it was caused by mousing). In other words, if you have any pain at all from mousing, you should get this mouse. It works well, is durable, and really does all that it should do. I can't recommend it enough.Customer Review: Little funky.. would buy again
Summary: 5 Stars
I have very small hands so I purchased the small/medium size. It isn't small enough, I can't use my my middle finger to click on the scroll button. I found with practice I was using my thumb instead. At first it hurt my hands in a new spot.. but still hurt. I found that by placing my hand in a little bit different way, I was able to use my thumb and have really gotten to love it. It is different and at first I couldn't do some things and was jumping back and forth with the regular mouse. Now it throws me to use the standard mouse. I'm packing my mine back and forth to work, waiting for my work ones to come in. Don't give up quickly like I almost did... keep trying and one day it will just hit you that... wow.. just have to have my joy stick mouse....Customer Review: 9 years and still no pain
Summary: 5 Stars
9 years ago I was having to leave work early because using a "normal" mouse was causing me so much inflammation and pain. One day in a store I saw a "3M ergonomic mouse" on a shelf and I bought it instantly. 9 years later, that same mouse (not a laser mouse like this one, rather, a traditional mouse with a roller ball in it) continues to provide me with a pain free way to do my job, and is easily one of the best purchases I have ever made.
The only thing I would caution you (and if you look at the 1 start reviews you'll see this) is that it does make heavy use of your thumb, so it's possible that clicking with your thumb might eventually start to cause pain. I've never had any problems with it myself however.