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I used to get RSI on my mouse hand. Switching to a thumb trackball https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m570 https://www.logitech.com/en-c
by allannienhuis 7y ago
I used to get RSI on my mouse hand. Switching to a thumb trackball https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m570 https://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m5... resolved it immediately.
My wrist is in a natural position, and the only thing that moves is the thumb.
It was surprisingly easy to get used to. I initially didn't think I'd use it for gaming, but that turned out to be not a problem - once you're used to it it's just as effective.
- lstamour 7y agoAh yes, trackballs are good too due to the reduced wrist movement/strain, and much cheaper than the Evoluent. Trackpads can work, but hand and wrist placement matters similar to keyboarding...
- ianai 7y agoHave you tried just a straight trackball? I switched to a trackball for rsi, and it helped. But I’m curious if a thumb trackball would be better.
- allannienhuis 7y agoI didn't try the trackballs that you use your fingers with. The thumb-controlled ones are pretty natural to use, as the left and right click actions and the scroll-wheel are identical to a regular mouse. I suspect the act of using the same finger for moving the ball and clicking the button would be more difficult (at least for me :) )
- ferzul 7y agoI haven't used a mouse in years, just Kensington trackballs and laptop trackpads. The trackballs are great; clicking is predominately with the thumb whereas pointing is with the fingers. Even when using fingers for both, it's not something I notice since I've never clicked and moved at the same time - maybe for a gamer it would be different
- ianai 7y agoI also have a kensington, and it’s easy to hold down the left click and move around the cursor.