Ergonomic mouse suggestions

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I am in need of a better mousing solution. I spend between 6 and 12 hours on the computer daily, and I need to be comfortable.

Now I have this mouse

and it's just not working for me.

Right now my pinky and ring fingers are numb, for some reason the way this mouse positions my hand it pinches a nerve or something...I can't have this! :indiff: I hold the mouse with my thumb on the left side near the table, the pinky in the mirrored position, and the ring finger on the right edge. I try and reposition my hand or take it off the mouse as often as I can. Tomorrow morning I'll be able to feel my fingers again, but by the end of the day they'll be numb....

Any suggestions? I tried a trackball but it wasn't any better.
 
My all-time favorite mouse is the older Logitech MouseMan:

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The shape of the mouse was just a perfect fit, my hand was resting on it in the exact same position than when It's in the air. I don't remember seeing one with a scroll button, or even an optical one though. :indiff:

In the current lineup, I like this one a lot:

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The one I've tried was a bit less expensive though, since it didn't have a laser, but if I had to buy a new one, I'd surely go for it. Hell, you can even adjust the weight distribution in it! :P
 
Thanks for the suggestion jpmontoya.

My roommate has this one,

which I think is a similar shape, but it doesn't seem like the right shape for my hand. I was at a Best Buy the other day, but none of the mice there felt like they would make a significant difference.

I was kind of wondering if anyone here who has had RSI/carpal tunnel could offer me some advice that could prevent me from going through that hell.

I was considering something like this:
http://www.computingplus.co.uk/mice.htm
 
Oh, that's a bit different then, that joystick mouse looks cool. If that doesn't work, perhaps it's worth trying the old mouseman I've mentioned if you find one, that's if you can live with a ball mouse without a scroll button, though.

I'm having a similar issue, although with my left hand, for a few weeks now, I just barely feel anything at all in half of my left hand, which is very annoying. I think it's due to the way my wrist / foreharm rest on my desk. :indiff:
 
Well, firstly I would suggest spending less time on the computer if it's possible. Sounds like carpal tunnel syndrome. I think seeing a doctor about this would be a good idea.

Secondly, getting a wrist pad would also be a good idea. I've been using one for close to 10 years now, and it's probably the only thing keeping me from having wrist problems, considering I used to spend around 6 hours a day on the computer.

But as far as ergonomic mice go, the Logitech MX-510 (as seen in JP's post) is an excellent choice. I have one, and it's a huge improvement in comfort over the standard logitech mouse. And, it's also got great accuracy for gaming too. It's definitley worth the extra money.
 
My laser mouse (mx1000 pictured above) is pretty good, but it doesn't contour to your hand. It's kind of rigid, but I have huge hands....so I don't know if it'll better fit small fingers.

The newer apple mice are really good, imo. I don't know if they work on windows, though.
 
Ok, thanks for all the suggestions.

1) I will go and see a doctor about this Friday, because I'm in quite a bit of pain.
2) Mouse pad sounds like a good idea. I'll get one of those, and go and hold a few mice at the store, too.
 
Was the trackball finger or thumb operated? Most of them seem to require you to move the ball with your fingers, but I've had one of these for many years, and it's great. This site goes on and on about them, and they seem to know what they're talking about.
Of course, they aren't made anymore, but the updated products look pretty much the same.
 
It was finger operated. I did like it because I didnt have to have much space on my desk for it.

Like this one:
 
Emohawk pointed out the one that I have. Two actually. One for The Main PC, and one for the Laptop/office.

The one I use the most, which is on the construction site with the laptop, is this one: http://www.compuvisor.com/mitropmod6.html

It has 5 buttons + scroll wheel. Most left, is "back" for web surfing, most right is "Forward" left and right keys, a middle button that is also a scroll wheel.

It is superb. I've been using it for a few months now and really love it.

The logitech that Skip posted above, I picked up at Circuit city and returned shortly after. It has no middle button, and the left and right are a pain.

One of the guys I used to work with had this mouse: http://www.compuvisor.com/locotrwh90.html and loved it. I tried it for a short period, and found it too small to be comfortable for my hand.

WHen I first converted to the roller ball, it took about two weeks to get used to it, and now I really enjoy it. I would endorse a thumb ball as it sits on your desktop and never moves. Making for longer surfing periods.

Good luck
 
Don’t get the upper-line Logitech MX mice – I had a Logitech MX500 for a couple years (I still have it, in fact), and I had terrible RSI. I switched over to an Apple mouse when we got the new iMac, and it’s made all the difference in the world – I swear that this mouse totally eradicated all of my RSI symptoms.
 
I've got one of these(very similar model)
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It's very precise..And i've yet to have any phantom movement problems with it..

It runs off of 2 AAA batteries...I've had it for almost...3 years and have changed the batteries twice...

Wireless...great...
 
Fudge ergonomics..... buy a Razer Diamondback or a Copperhead. Best Mice available. Durable, 1600+dpi, Responsive, 7 buttons, Programmable Software, need I say more?
 
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This is my current mouse. I've never had any problems with pain in my fingers or wrist. I probably spend close to 10 hours per day at a computer (working with PCs at uni and at home). I'm also left-handed (not that it really matters here though).
 

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