28.8.2010

Traditional mice weren't really designed for people. They came about as a result of technology research at Xerox's Palo Alto research labs, and became widely adopted for PC and Apple computers without any great thought being given to what long-term damage they could be doing to their users. The "hand-twisted-back" posture the traditional mouse forces users to adopt can damage the carpal muscle through continual compression, and this causes pain (sometimes thought of as a form of RSI).This 3M mouse allows the user to put their hand in a relaxed posture, on its side with the thumb resting over a rocker switch that acts as the left and right mouse buttons, and the two middle fingers over another button that is middle button.

19.4.2016

Thing is - I used to get wrist/arm pains a lot from using a mouse, especially if I'd been doing a lot of heavy computer work (like nightmarish cut paste tasks).It only occurred to me the other day that I largely don't get those any more since I changed to a "trackball mouse". Apparently a trackball mouse fixed the problem for me.This thing, well, this mouse, it's sort of like ironing, a bit strange. You have to use your elbow and shoulder to move the mouse which works fine horizontally, quite natural in fact, but vertically you have to move your entire arm back and forth which seems very exaggerated for a mouse. I didn't like that.I also don't like the size of the dongle,

27.3.2017

An alternative to traditional mouse designs? 3M think so. As I spend quite a bit of time behind a computer, having a comfortable work station with a poor set of peripherals only contributes to misery. I'm ok with the standard keyboard but you really do not appreciate how much time you spend with a mouse.At first glance, the 3M mouse looks like an amusingly shaped object. It is lighter than you would expect. It has a matt/silk feel which you will either love or loathe. The first thing to note is that this mouse is designed for right handed people (I'm not sure if there is a left-handed version). The handle grip is not movable - you need to move the unit across the desk surface.

17.8.2013

Firstly, this did stop the pain I was experiencing in my wrist and index finger! I work at a computer 9-5.30 and now use this all day.It does take some getting used to. When I first started using it, I found it very hard to click where I wanted. I had to put the mouse sensitivity a lot lower than my previous mouse. After a few weeks use I would say I was almost as accurate as a regular mouse (though I imagine you would struggle to play a FPS game well).I find the thumb buttons difficult to click and my thumb joint closest to my palm starts to ache after a while. What I found most annoying is that the easiest button to click (the large side button you can press with any finger)

4.1.2009

I originally bought one of these mice for somebody suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. The feedback was extremely positive.Given that I spend most of my working life in front of (multiple) computers I figure anything that reduces the risk of tendonitis, RSI etc is worth investigating, so I bought one for myself to give it a try. It took no time at all to get used to the more joystick-like feel of this mouse and it is definitely more comfortable than a standard mouse, particularly the deeper ones that force your wrist backwards if used without a padded mouse-mat or similar.Even for people without an existing medical condition,

14.5.2016

Having used this for a couple of weeks, I have ditched my old mouse on my laptop and mostly stopped using the track pad. It can be a little strange when you swap between keyboard and mouse, as you need to retrain your right hand to rotate, so when I do a lot of typing I tend not to use it. However when you use the mouse for longer periods it is clearly superior and I have found that whenever I need to do a lot of diagrammatic design on gimp, visio and draw.io it is far more accurate and comfortable. The only quibble I have is the size of the dongle that protrudes from the USB port. It seems excessively large especially when compared with those of other wireless mice and keyboards and I fear that it will end up getting snapped.

21.4.2016

Please watch my video.- It conveys information better than words could, i think.- I’ve tried to illustrate how the controls work (including the rocker switch).·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.After you’ve seen my little video please read on:- I was annoyed that on Mac OS X, the scroll buttons don’t seem to work. Not a biggie as I just use the two-finger gesture on the trackpad of my MacBook.- I found it infuriating for doing a lot of fine work. But once I changed my display preferences to make everything massive (like I imagine an older person would) it’s really nice..·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.·:*¨*:·.A rant about price:============- Blimey,

27.11.2009

Bought this item as I've been suffering from pain on the back of my right wrist and didn't know if it was due to using a conventional mouse or playing squash. After 2 days it was clearly the mouse. This thing is worth every penny and more and is so much easier to use than I thought. Moving the pointer by moving your whole arm actually gives you more control as you have some weight to stop jerky movements. The scroll is easier than a wheel as you just click the lower buttons and drag the mouse in the direction you want to go. The further you move it, the faster it scrolls. No more rolling a wheel all day. You hold the mouse as if you would naturally rest your arm on the desk so I see why it works in terms of relieving stress on the joint.

24.1.2013

I use a computer a lot! I have to use a mouse to edit video and create animation so I use the mouse for a lot of hours. This led me to develop a 'Repetitive Strain Injury' to my elbow, or known as 'Mouse Elbow'. I was a little sceptical about this joystick style mouse, but after just a couple of days my RSI has eased immensely.I think the mouse could do with being a little bit more vertical, but this is only a slight bug. It's also a little odd to get used to, but it's miles better than suffering with RSI, I can tell you!! This is how mice should have been invented from the start. I doubt I'll ever go back to a traditional mouse.If you can afford it, you may want to consider a touch screen monitor.

20.4.2016

I have used a 3M wired ergonomic mouse for years and I wouldn't want to be without one. I was having significant pain and discomfort through my thumb and into my wrist when I was using a standard mouse. Switching to this style of mouse immediately resolved my pain.This wireless version works brilliantly. I got it working within seconds, straight out of the box, no need to refer to the instructions! It was intuitive to me how it worked. It also required no further set up. The speed and accuracy was spot on.If you can afford the additional cost of the wireless then it is an excellent mouse. If you can't then do go for the wired version. If you have any discomfort at all in your hand then this is such a relief to use.

22.4.2016

Although this mouse is not suitable for me due to no scroll wheel - it is certainly very well made and useful for those with medical issues such as repetitive strain injury (RSI) and carpal tunnel syndrome.The device works straight out of the box.1) insert batteries (supplied)2) insert USB dongle into computer3) turn on the mouse (switch on base)4) wait for device to install5) starts working in about 15 seconds.The mouse feels comfortable in the hand and is coated in soft black rubber. The left and right button is on the top, exactly where your thumb rests and so it feels natural.However there is no scroll wheel but instead a large button that runs the length of the handle.

20.8.2016

After using a Mac for about a year I developed terrible RSI in my right index finger (I think it was the sidewards swipe that did it!). This also started making using my iPad and iPhone uncomfortable too and drastically dropped my productivity. I use voice dictation as much as possible but still needed to move around a lot of things with the mouse. I tried a couple of ergonomic designs which didn't help that much as they still needed use of the finger. However this one is amazing - just uses the thumb and allows you to rest your index finger completely. The really cool thing is that on the Mac you can still use the Mac mouse with your left hand,

3.10.2018

About one year after being a full time software developer, I started experiencing really bad pain in my wrists, the joints of my fingers, and sometimes even my elbows. It became unbearable at some point so I changed several things. Some of these are not relevant to this product but I'll go through them anyway in case it helps someone with similar problems:- I bought an adjustable chair for my personal flat because the furnished chairs were way too low compared to the table and it was forcing a bad angle on my arms.- I switched to an ergonomic keyboard at work- I bought this ergonomic mouseIt's a mix of things so it's difficult to attribute the success of the changes to any one of them,

14.12.2006

I bought this mouse because of all the reviews saying it helped alleviate wrist problems from rsi/carpal tunnel and it worked for me. I have frequent ache after long periods on the PC. My father suffers severley from carpel tunnel, confirmed by his doctor/hospital and it does not aggrivate it like a normal mouse does. Thank you 3M! Actually looks much cooler in real life than in the photo and will be a talking point for curious envious visitors who will feel like they are back in the stone ages with their wrist hurting mice. It take a little getting used to, and is very accurate, nice feel and high quality. It's not a joystick where you move the paddle, you move the whole unit which is like a mouse at the bottom.

8.7.2012

I bought this 3M optical USB ergonomic mouse after having physio for RSI, which had caused numbness in my index finger and stiffness up my hand and forearm. This has been caused by years of mouse use. This ergonomic mouse ensures that your hand remains in a neutral position (unlike the twisting motion required when using the standard mouses). It is surprisingly easy to get used to as it is a natural position for your hand and extremely comfortable. After a month's use I've not suffered any repeat RSI when or after using it. I am delighted with the product and I will be buying another one to use at home since when I reverted to my old rollerball mouse at home, the RSI symptoms returned for a short while.

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