After years of eight to twelve hours a day of using a mouse my right wrist is complaining a lot. I know I could switch to my left hand, but haven't. (And don't want to.)
There's a new product being offered at Kickstarter that may relieve the effects of excessive mouse usage, known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). Many people refer to such effects as carpal tunnel syndrome. Called the Mycestro, it's a 3D mouse that is worn on the index finger and can be operated while your hands are in position for typing. It could also be called a wearable wireless air mouse. Here's a video:
While checking to see if there are similar products, I came across several mice and some very good videos about them. Three are shown below.
3DConnexion's 3D mouse is well-received by members of the CAD/3D software community. You can read reviews at Newegg.com. It seems you still have to use a regular mouse as well, though. There's an excellent video at 3DConnexion's site and here's one from YouTube. Note that the SpacePilot costs about $340; the SpaceNavigator averages $90.
Contour Design's ShuttleXpress and ShuttlePro are particularly useful for video editing. At their site you will also see a new device called the Roller Mouse, which you can try out for free (didn't check it out, but you can). Here's an excellent video about video editing and the ShuttlePro:
Lastly, here's a demo video for Gyration's Wireless Air Mouse. It appears to operate like a Wii Nunchuk. The demo video below is flawed, but gets the idea across.
Still trying to decide on a good solution...
-- Marge
There's a new product being offered at Kickstarter that may relieve the effects of excessive mouse usage, known as repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). Many people refer to such effects as carpal tunnel syndrome. Called the Mycestro, it's a 3D mouse that is worn on the index finger and can be operated while your hands are in position for typing. It could also be called a wearable wireless air mouse. Here's a video:
While checking to see if there are similar products, I came across several mice and some very good videos about them. Three are shown below.
3DConnexion's 3D mouse is well-received by members of the CAD/3D software community. You can read reviews at Newegg.com. It seems you still have to use a regular mouse as well, though. There's an excellent video at 3DConnexion's site and here's one from YouTube. Note that the SpacePilot costs about $340; the SpaceNavigator averages $90.
Contour Design's ShuttleXpress and ShuttlePro are particularly useful for video editing. At their site you will also see a new device called the Roller Mouse, which you can try out for free (didn't check it out, but you can). Here's an excellent video about video editing and the ShuttlePro:
Lastly, here's a demo video for Gyration's Wireless Air Mouse. It appears to operate like a Wii Nunchuk. The demo video below is flawed, but gets the idea across.
Still trying to decide on a good solution...
-- Marge
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