3M Ergonomic Mouse, Optical, USB/PS2 Compatible, Small Size, Black (EM500GPS) by 3M
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Digital camera reviews of 3M Ergonomic Mouse, Optical, USB/PS2 Compatible, Small Size, Black (EM500GPS)
Digital camera Review: Good Enough
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been using this mouse a couple weeks now and the old wrist pain is gone. I'm glad I bought this mouse, but I want to point out three negatives: 1) there is no scroll wheel (a major annoyance), 2) the optical resolution could be better (tiny motions can be difficult), and 3) once in a while I have to slap the device against the desk to get it to show a cursor on the screen. That last one could be a conflict with the 3 other USB pointing devices I'm using simultaneously, though.
I make up for the lack of a scroll wheel by keeping my old mouse (with its scroll wheel) under my left hand.
Digital camera Review: Good Product, but there are other alternatives or ideas out there
Summary: 4 Stars
I was looking for a ergonomic mouse that would help me use less of my fingers to avoid that dreaded clicking. This is a pretty good mouse, since you use your thumb. Used this product for a year, and it helped my fingers heal. Though, since my fingers were always in that grip mode, I felt my fingers get a little sore and eventually went back to a normal mouse. However, I am very glad to have used this product.
There is another alternative to a ergonomic mouse that I have found if you want to avoid that dreaded clicking. I was always using short cut keys, but was looking for a short cut key to be the equivalent of a left click. Had a hard time finding that short cut key with a google search, but did find some mouse clicking software. Didn't even think of software where it can click for you vs. your fingers doing the clicks. Specifically, I found a product called Gentle Mouse. It does a great job where you move your mouse, point your cursor, and it clicks for you. This product is different from other similar mouse clicking software, where it gives you control on whether you want to click or not. Also, you can do all the other clicks such as left, right, middle, etc. quite easily. No, I don't work for this company, but this software is the right idea, where you save your fingers from the dreaded clicking. Also, I have found my fingers have felt even better than when I used to use the 3M ergonomic mouse.
Digital camera 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!Digital camera Review: Good ergonomic choice
Summary: 4 Stars
The 3M model is almost as good as the original Anir mouse from Norway. I found the movement a little less fine than the ball type Anir I had for many years (which finally gave out). It takes a bit of getting used to but then it is very comfortable to use. The position of your hand/wrist is very natural.Digital camera Review: Good ergonomic mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
The ergonomic mouse works fine and reliefs your wrist pain.
The size is really comfortable.
Good choise if you cannot use a normal mouse