Hand Cramps
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I loved them in school (CAD), and went to the trackball exclusively when I developed tendonitis in my elbows. If I use a mouse more than a few minutes, my fingers and thumb begin to go numb. No trouble at all with a trackball. I don't like the one with the ball in the thumb position. The big one in the center does much better for me.
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I broke that thumb so using the thumb type is a killer for me.
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@art_of_shred said:
I loved them in school (CAD), and went to the trackball exclusively when I developed tendonitis in my elbows. If I use a mouse more than a few minutes, my fingers and thumb begin to go numb. No trouble at all with a trackball. I don't like the one with the ball in the thumb position. The big one in the center does much better for me.
Very similar experience to mine (also CAD) - I couldn't get the hang of the finger tip ones but as soon as I picked up the thumb type it was a natural fit.
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@MattSpeller said:
YES.
This ended them.
http://www.logitech.com/en-ca/product/wireless-trackball-m570
This man speaks the truth. I have 2 of these, 1 work and 1 home. No pains, great mouse.
My boss hates using it, which I find hilarious.
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@RojoLoco eheheheh
Everyone tries to move mine like a mouse
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I use so many keyboard short cuts, the amount of time I spend using a mouse, is very very little. I also am big on getting up and stretching every 15-30min. Drinking lots of water and eating potassium (Bananas etc) also helps with cramps.
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@RojoLoco said:
My boss hates using it
...and there's another plus for going with a trackball! Nobody wants to use your machine.
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It's true I hate using his machine cause of the darn thing.
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@Minion-Queen said:
It's true I hate using his machine cause of the darn thing.
Me too, although a mouse on that desk would be untenable.
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@art_of_shred said:
@RojoLoco said:
My boss hates using it
...and there's another plus for going with a trackball! Nobody wants to use your machine.
I found that a lot of people in big offices use filth, dirty tissues, old food and sticky goop as a deterent in the same way.
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I need to get more sleep. I had to re-read that. Thought it said "sticky poop" the first couple times I looked at it.
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@scottalanmiller It's unbelievable the depraved filth people tolerate on their keyboards and mice.
When I get in a laptop, first it's sprayed down with a can of this magnificent stuff
To the users: "It's like taking your car in for an oil change and getting a free car wash!"
To the technicians: "This is how you avoid getting sick all the time."
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I recommend that techs carry Clorox wipes or similar. You need to disinfect that stuff.
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@scottalanmiller that'll work, the stuff I linked is the same - 30% ethanol. I like the foaming ones as it'll get into the dirt a bit better, then wipe down with a microfiber towel (one towel / day depending on volume, then wash, because omfg nasty)
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I like the wipes because you can fold them and get between keys.
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@MattSpeller said:
To the technicians: "This is how you avoid getting sick all the time."
You know about washing your hands, right?
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