3M Ergonomic Mouse, Optical, USB/PS2 Compatible, Large Size, Black (EM500GPL)
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Customer Review: Okay for short term relief, not for long term use
Summary: 3 Stars
The 3M Ergonomic mouse was a relief, at first, to my painful mouse wrist and mouse-wheel finger. But after a few months of use the thumb rocker caused severe thumb pain. For the past several months, I have been using the mouse only seldom, until last weekend, when I spent a full day on the computer. Over the last five days, I've used it a few more times, but the pain has returned full strength.
If you buy this mouse, use it until your pain from using other devices subsides. Then try switching between this device and other devices on a regular basis to avoid developing chronic pain. Once the pain appears and becomes severe, this mouse will be of little use in the future.
Customer Review: Excellent alternative to a tradional mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
This ergonomic mouse allows the hand to rest in a natural position, relieving the wrist and greatly reducing the need to use the index finger for clicking (which is one of the reasons I bought it).
It is shaped a bit like a joy-stick, so that one uses the thumb for left- and right-clicking (the button is on the top of the "joy-stick"), while a button further down the handle allows for double-click and scrolling. This button is sufficiently long to be operated by either the index, middle finger or ring finger (or all together).
I am quite satisfied, and would certainly recommend it for someone with wrist pains or pain in the index finger.
Customer Review: helps for carpal; a little flaky
Summary: 4 Stars
these definitely help for carpal. my problem--mouse clicking hurts the heck out of my wrist area.
of course, these give you "carpal" type pain in your elbow area although not too bad.
the main problem with these mice is they deteriorate typically after a year of use. things that happen:
--the cursor will suddenly shift to the far left of the screen.
--the mouse won't select correctly.
--clicking on something doesn't click--it either just doesn't work or it will do something else.
that said, these mice have been a HUGE help. you just have to replace them much more frequently than a regular mouse.
Customer Review: Great change for me to the new 3M mouse
Summary: 5 Stars
This product is surprisingly not known very much. I just saw a couple people using it and ask them. They all said you have to get it if you do a considerable amount of work on a PC. I would think it would help anyone with hand, wrist, arm or even shoulder issues. My arm would just get fatigued quicker than I thought it should. I wanted to try something new and it has worked out great. I think I've had it for 2-3 months now and its just great. Takes some getting used to but after you get through that, you're on your way to relaxation. I've seen some reviews and they said it didn't scroll. It does. The fingertips have one button and that is a scroll.Customer Review: Expectations
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok folks, here is the deal short and sweet. I am 23 years old and have never had any RSI's until my first office job. Pain in my elbow started from a cheap mouse I was using 40+ hours a week at work. This mouse is the answer for people who live and make their living on a computer full-time. It's pretty good overall and make for a very good everyday mouse. However, don't expect it to be good for anything but work. Games are so-so and graphic design would be tough. For everyday desk jockies like me this thing has got me back to work and pain free. If you expect these results from this mouse and nothing more, this is the mouse for you!