What is Reddit's opinion of J-Tech Digital ® Scroll Endurance Wired Mouse Ergonomic Vertical USB Mouse with Adjustable Sensitivity (600/1000/1600 DPI), Removable Palm Rest & Thumb Buttons - Reduces Hand/Wrist Pain (Wired)?

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There's no learning curve, at least there wasn't any for me. The Evoluent Vertical Mouse is the best for comfort--it feels like you're just holding and moving a light coffee cup, with no unwanted stretching in the hand or arm. The problem with those is they're expensive ($90-$110) and they break very easily. I've gone through three in 6 years. I'm not rough on my things, but mice occasionally fall off desks or get carried in bags, and Evoluents just don't stand up to that kind of use. And their customer service is singularly unhelpful. "You're 15 days out of warranty! Sucks to be you!"

I've now switched to the "scroll endurance vertical mouse" sold under various brands on Amazon (J-Tech, Etekcity, etc) for about $20.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TJ4ZD28

It's comfortable and precise, the base is removable, it has a bunch of buttons for back/forward etc, and it has a DPI button at the top so you can pick your precision/speed. It's built pretty tough. Mine have been dropped and carried in bags quite a bit and show no sign of wear.

I don't game so I don't know if it's suited to that use, but for typing / programming / basic computer use, it's hard to beat.

> anyone have mouse suggestions?

You have to try different mice to see what style works well for you. I use "X-mouse button control" to program a couple extra mouse buttons to page up and page down. I've been satisfied with using Logitech MX518 at some sites, which sometimes goes on sale for $20. I also sometimes use a vertical mouse which allows me to work in a different position to ease stress.

Those are some great suggestions. It would be a great quality of life improvement for RSI to go down. I like how you suggested ways to help.

One thing that works for me is a hand shake type of mouse. Your tendons are not crossed in that position, and my hand pain really went away once I started using it. I use this one which you can get for under $20, lasts me a couple of years before wearing out.

unless or until I find something better, I guess I'm just gonna stick with my vertical mouse.

Have you tried this one by J Tech? I tested out a few vertical mice when searching for something that would help, and I found there was quite a difference between all the different shapes. The J Tech one was the only one that ended up working for me, but it really works! The first 2-4 days getting used to it were terrible--unbearably slow and uncomfortable--but that was just the adjustment period. Now if I ever have to use a normal mouse, I can immediately feel the old pains start creeping back in. The J Tech has been a real life saver. So, if you've only tried one vertical mouse, there might be a different one out there that would be just right for you!

Vertical mouse. Specifically this one: https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Endurance-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B00TJ4ZD28

I will never go back to a traditional mouse. I even use it for FPS gaming. I do however highly recommend opening it up and removing the internal weights; It handles so much better once it is lighter. Some of the screws are located underneath the skates fyi.

Best thing though? My carpal tunnel syndrome went away. Soooo much pain and numbness that just...isn't there anymore. Ergonomics is incredibly important. Anyone who continues to heavily use non-ergonomic gear will eventually discover that for themselves after the damage has already occurred much to their regret.

Buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Endurance-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B00TJ4ZD28

I will never go back to a traditional mouse. I even use it for FPS gaming. I do however highly recommend opening it up and removing the internal weights; It handles so much better once it is lighter. Some of the screws are located underneath the skates fyi.

Best thing though? My carpal tunnel syndrome went away. Soooo much pain and numbness that just...isn't there anymore. Ergonomics is incredibly important.

My friends/coworkers always joke about me paying too much attention to ergonomics actually hahah.

Not sure if you're already using a vertical mouse but I also use this vertical mouse and after getting used to it, I can really notice the wrist/arm strain when using a normal mouse. As for other tips I think exercise / working out at the gym may make the best improvements to posture/overall body strength as well as improve health so I'd definitely take frequent breaks as well, walk around too.

I work on a computer all day and I started to get wrist pain as well. I ended up getting a vertical mouse and I think it's helped so much.

http://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Endurance-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B00TJ4ZD28/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1443611379&sr=1-4&keywords=vertical+mouse

I've never tried it for gaming but I feel like it would be fine, it's really comfortable and easy to get used to

I got a cheap one for $20 a few years back. It isn't a bad mouse, but not really exceptional in any way.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TJ4ZD28/

Questo.

Cablato (ma col cavo moolto lungo).

Verticale, ma non "a vela". Si impugna meglio, non stanca il polso, consente movimenti molto precisi.

Prendilo in prime e provalo almeno per due settimane, prima di dire che non ti ci trovi. E' solo questione di abitudine.

Prima ho provato quelli verticali a "vela" tipo i CSL, mi trovavo bene ma sentivo che c'era qualcosa che si potesse migliorare nell'impugnatura. Erano le dita che restavano troppo tese. O provato anche i wireless e i ricaricabili. Pessima idea, i primi quando resti senza batterie, i secondi perchè dopo qualche mese la batteria interna muore, e le ricariche durano sempre meno. E inoltre ti occupano una usb permanentemente col ricevitore.

Just ordered this one.

https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Endurance-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B00TJ4ZD28?th=1

I appreciate your help/advice.

Definitely like a triangle. Imagine using a vertical mouse, the hand is almost like a straight line up.

Vertical mouses are not too expensive, this one is my favorite (only $20). I would start with the mouse maybe.

To avoid RSI, you want to avoid much hand movement and keep the hand on the home row keys as much as possible (asdfjkl;), evil mode is very good for this as your hand won't be moving left and right, you'll also want to avoid using your pinky to hit CTRL or moving your hand to hit ESC. This is how hit CTRL

Keyboards:

• Velocifire TKL-01
• Magicforce 68
• James Donkey 619

Mouse:

• https://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Endurance-Adjustable-Sensitivity/dp/B00TJ4ZD28

1 = correct, but barely. Learn better posture.

2 = correct, but barely. Learn better posture.

3 = a wrist rest of any kind will worsen, not prevent, carpal tunnel and other issues. So I guess air is the best material. If you must have one (and you shouldn't), wood and hard materials, while pretty and trendy, are the worst possible material for this application. I've had some luck with bead-filled wrist rests.

4 = none, learn better posture.

5 = same, use a $20 vertical mouse instead