3M Ergonomic Mouse, Optical, USB/PS2 Compatible, Large Size, Black (EM500GPL)
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Customer Review: Handle broke off
Summary: 3 Stars
Someone commented that the handle had broken off his smaller version of this mouse after it fell twice. Mine never dropped nor did I introduce any significant torque to it, but it still broke. In its current state, I can see that the tabs designed to hold the handle to the base are pretty flimsy. The 3M site mentions a 2 year warranty. Unfortunately, it broke 2 years and 3 days after I bought it. Rats.
On the other hand, while it worked, it worked well. I would alternate between it and a regular mouse and my forearm and wrist pain went away. There's a slight learning curve because you have to train a different set of muscles which aren't accustomed to fine movements; but after just a little while, it becomes natural.
Customer Review: Works great for pain, but has some quality issues
Summary: 4 Stars
While using this mouse I no longer have wrist pain. I suggest using it with one of those mouse pads that has a raised wrist support. For normal programs it was difficult to get used to at first, but it is really natural to use in First Person Shooter video games. After a week I'm pretty well adjusted to it.
I've had 2 small issues with the mouse:
1) The left mouse button is pretty sensitive, and periodically clicks twice when I only click it once.
2) Every once in a while (usually while playing games) the mouse will warp to the upper-right corner of the screen and move erratically for a second or two.
In my opinion it is worth putting up with these issues to be free of wrist pain.
Customer Review: This device saved my job.
Summary: 5 Stars
I work heavy hours as a computer programmer. Sometimes in addition to my full-time job I moonlight and work weekends to make the extra money. I was experiencing pain starting from my wrist and traveling up to my elbow on my mouse hand. It got so bad at one point I decided to completely switch hands at times and then sometimes alternate between the two. Low and behold the pain started on the other arm as well. I had tried a few different types of mouses. Nothing really seemed to help until I found this. The usage of only the thumb to click and the natural position of the hand on this device makes it a winner. I'm happy to say the pain is pretty much gone. I'm so happy to have discovered this.
Chris D
Customer Review: Best for those with wrist/finger problems, but....
Summary: 5 Stars
I have major arthritus in my wrists and fingers. This mouse is the answer and cure for the pain caused by regular mouses. But I initially found the little pads on the bottom of the mouse would hang up on my mouse pad. I solved that problem by shaving off the pads so the bottom was smooth. Lately, I have to reboot to reactivate the mouse. For some reason the light on the bottom goes out and the mouse dies. Rebooting solves the problem. I just removed the base to see if I could figure out the problem and removed the front weight (cuz I couldn't get it back in). So far so good. Even if that doesn't solve the problem, I will buy another as I can use this mouse all day long with complete comfort.Customer Review: Works Like a Charm - Play video games for hours without fatigue
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this mouse before it was manufactured by 3M, 3 years ago. Then I rebought it after my first one broke one year ago. I can't use any other mouse for an extended time while playing my favorite PC game. With this mouse, I play for hours with no discomfort at all.
Using a regular wrist bending mouse, my right hand begins getting sore and inflamed within an hour.
It doesn't take a lot of time to get used to using this mouse, when you consider the only other alternative is carpal tunnel syndrome pain.
Yes, it's expensive, but so is a hospital bill.
I'll buy it again when my current one breaks.
I swear by this mouse.