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MaidMarion
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Hi
My OH adviser recommended a vertical mouse because of my arthritis.
Most of them look rather big, more suitable for a man.
I looked at Logitech Lift (available in pink!!) And Logitech Master 3- this one was voted best mouse in 2022.
But I find it too big!
Has anybody got experience with these mice?
I am a teacher and design PowerPoint presentations-
Lots of dragging and clicking.
Thank you
My OH adviser recommended a vertical mouse because of my arthritis.
Most of them look rather big, more suitable for a man.
I looked at Logitech Lift (available in pink!!) And Logitech Master 3- this one was voted best mouse in 2022.
But I find it too big!
Has anybody got experience with these mice?
I am a teacher and design PowerPoint presentations-
Lots of dragging and clicking.
Thank you
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Hi @MaidMarion
Thanks for posting about this, sorry to hear that all the mice are too big for you.
I wonder if any of the manufacturers do customer mice whereby you can request a size for your hand specifically.
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Ross_Scope said:Hi @MaidMarion
Thanks for posting about this, sorry to hear that all the mice are too big for you.
I wonder if any of the manufacturers do customer mice whereby you can request a size for your hand specifically.
It might be worth getting in touch with Ability Net to see if they can provide any support with this.
There are smaller mice- all of lesser quality! -
I see, that's a shame @MaidMarion. Perhaps it might be worth giving one of them a go and seeing if it does work for you, and if not you could always return it?
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Ross_Scope said:I see, that's a shame @MaidMarion. Perhaps it might be worth giving one of them a go and seeing if it does work for you, and if not you could always return it?
That's what I thought!!
But the department says that it is a commercial order, so once unboxed, it cant be returned.
That only works under consumer law rules!
Best wishes
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Whilst I was still able to work my company bought me this one
Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 Small (right handed)
No it's just me prices way too high so I do actually just buy a strong standard gaming mouse from eBay which for some reason seem to be smaller probably because they have fewer buttons worth having a look. -
I use a flatter shaped trackball mouse myself, I don't know if that might be easier than a vertical mouse @MaidMarion?
A trackball means you can move the cursor with the ball, and the mouse itself stays in one place, so you don't have to drag it around. It can take a bit of getting used to but it definitely helps me reduce fatigueOnline Community Coordinator
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I have severe osteoarthritis in my hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders.
For many years I have used software to do the clicking for me.
I still have to move the mouse but when the cursor is on the place I want to click on I don't need to click, the software does it for me.
I only use a small mouse made by HP and I don't need to grip it hard as it moves easily.
The software programme I use is:
https://thinksmartbox.com/product/dwell-clicker/
It can be downloaded and costs £10 for the licence which lasts indefinitely. I'm fairly certain there is a trial period too. I've used it for over 10 years and only paid the once. When I change laptop I just quote my original licence number to them.
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that looks fantastic, now i just need to find a mac version! it exists,8.99 in the App store!
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POGGYFLOSS said:that looks fantastic, now i just need to find a mac version! it exists,8.99 in the App store!
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ShirleyW said:POGGYFLOSS said:that looks fantastic, now i just need to find a mac version! it exists,8.99 in the App store!
I will get university to pay for it. They let me order a vertical mouse as well. I'm looking into a small size Evoluent mouse, a Dutch make. -
Alex_Scope said:I use a flatter shaped trackball mouse myself, I don't know if that might be easier than a vertical mouse @MaidMarion?
A trackball means you can move the cursor with the ball, and the mouse itself stays in one place, so you don't have to drag it around. It can take a bit of getting used to but it definitely helps me reduce fatigue
That sounds good but probably would not work when designing Powerpoint Prentations. Lots of clicking and dragging to do!
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