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Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: mazessj on Sun, 11 September 2011, 22:37:03

I'm looking for an ergonomic PS2 corded mouse to replace my IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0A. Yes, I know the IntelliMouse is technically ergonomic, but I'm looking for something more ergonomic -- a greater incline, possibly vertical -- that will hopefully reduce the stress on my wrist. Many of the ergonomic mice I see today are either wireless or USB-only.

Why not wireless? They're not likely to work with my KVMs.
Why PS2? My KVMs are PS2 only.
Why not buy a new KVM? I know, I know. Maybe someday, but not yet. Besides, I prefer PS2.

Platform: PC
OS: Windows XP

Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: Findecanor on Mon, 12 September 2011, 04:19:48

There is something called "technically ergonomic"?

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: Bilbin on Mon, 12 September 2011, 08:44:36

IntelliMouse 1.3a, only one I can remember using.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: mazessj on Sun, 18 September 2011, 18:26:28

Is there any possibility of getting one of those vertical mice (not the ugly joystick-looking ones) to work with PS2?

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: vun on Mon, 19 September 2011, 08:34:12

Quote from: mazessj;418298

Is there any possibility of getting one of those vertical mice (not the ugly joystick-looking ones) to work with PS2?

USB to PS2 plug thingie? The green ones? Purple ones work too, I guess.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: NewbieOneKenobi on Tue, 20 September 2011, 02:46:06

Yeah, use a converter. :)

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 20 September 2011, 03:46:12

I have heard of PS/2->USB converters but never of USB->PS/2 converters ...
There are passive adapters, but they are intended for keyboards that talk both protocols but have only one cable.

I use an Evoluent VerticalMouse 3 at work, but it is USB only. Apparently, there is supposed to be a version that supports both USB and PS/2 or just PS/2 but I have not found any details about. My USB mouse does not work with passive keyboard adapters: I tested it, and then I read in the manual that it does not ...

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: mazessj on Thu, 29 September 2011, 18:05:38

(oops, forgot about this thread)

Exactly. All of the mice I've looked at are USB only. Many specifically say that they won't work with a PS/2 adapter.

I'm looking to see if anyone can recommend any vertical/ergonomic* mice that support PS/2.

(* That is, more ergonomic than an IntelliMouse Explorer.)

Thanks.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: NewbieOneKenobi on Fri, 30 September 2011, 12:00:31

Well, I have an idea... Some of the currently cheapest mice are native PS/2. Try A4tech. Some of them have the very nice, no-nonsense old-school shape. The packaging is likely going to be such that could easily take them out of the box to try, without needing to break any plastic foil. And the sales clerk will likely be happy to pull it out for you anyway. Then you can check if the shape lies well in your hand.

Another option is really noname, like mice you buy for $2 at the mall. I've bought some mice this way, especially back in the time PS/2 was the norm.

Alternatively, you probably could cut up a USB mouse and replace the USB controller with a PS/2 one if you're into soldering. I'd never try but other posters do it all the time.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: Dliman on Sun, 16 October 2011, 22:48:36

It really depends on the chipset of the mouse to see if it will support ps/2.  I have a USB mouse which works with USB adapter.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: REVENGE on Sun, 16 October 2011, 23:36:30

When you say "ergomouse", this  (http://www.amazon.com/3M-Ergonomic-Optical-Compatible-EM500GPL/dp/B00008KWWF)is usually the first one that comes to mind. PS/2 and USB, but I don't know how well the sensor performs.

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: StaCT13 on Sun, 16 October 2011, 23:44:45

That doesn't really seem all that ergonomic to me... just awkward...

Title: Ergonomic PS2 mouse
Post by: mazessj on Tue, 25 October 2011, 07:03:08

The 3M "joystick mouse" looks like it would take some getting used to and that I might have accuracy issues.
Plus I don't want to feel like I'm two years old (http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/jj424/allbowerpower/Baby/IMG_0277b.jpg).