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geekhack Community => Ergonomics => Topic started by: vivalarevolución on Sun, 02 December 2012, 10:00:31
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Thinking about getting one of these. I really would like something that minimizes finger movement and allows me to use my thumbs more for the mouse buttons. Could this be my ticket to mouse freedom?
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Mrinterface has a nice review. http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/review-rollermouse-free-2-t2976.html
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I use RollerMouse Free 2 and have been using various RollerMouse units for several years. Over the last 3-4 years on GH, I've seen almost all people that use these units get completely spoiled. The few that don't care for it are usually doing CAD/Photoshop or other high precision work, or gamers.
I like RollerMouse, LARGE super-functional trackballs (Kensington Expert Mouse Pro, etc), touch/trackpads. I don't care for mice.
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I use RollerMouse Free 2 and have been using various RollerMouse units for several years. Over the last 3-4 years on GH, I've seen almost all people that use these units get completely spoiled. The few that don't care for it are usually doing CAD/Photoshop or other high precision work, or gamers.
I like RollerMouse, LARGE super-functional trackballs (Kensington Expert Mouse Pro, etc), touch/trackpads. I don't care for mice.
Yea, I am going down the path of not using mice anymore because my fingers are starting to hurt all the time. Might even get away from trackpads because I have to move my fingers a lot in awkward positions. I'm considering a trackball or rollermouse, leaning towards the rollermouse.
Input Nirvana, do you use thumb trackballs or finger trackballs?
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Mrinterface has a nice review. http://deskthority.net/news-reviews-f4/review-rollermouse-free-2-t2976.html
Thanks for the link. I saw Mr. Interface did a review for the Mousetrapper as well. Love his keyboard videos.
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Got a used rollermouse pro today. Definitely the best mouse I have ever used. Might never go back to normal mice after this.
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I may give one of these a shot. Waiting to see what's new with the Rollermouse Re:d edition.
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I may give one of these a shot. Waiting to see what's new with the Rollermouse Re:d edition.
If you are put off by the purchase price, they do have a liberal return policy and also could get one off Ebay and then just resell it on Ebay or here. They have great resale value.
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I should be put off by the purchase price but I'm not. Just want to see what is new about the Re:d prior to a purchase. I have a feeling it's just going to be nicer construction, but I could be wrong.
"It is fortified by an aluminum body and infused with the latest in mousing technology."
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Holy crap, did not see that new Red. Thing looks like a tank.
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I wonder is this somehow compatible with Kinesis Advantage? I found some old thread but picture attachments are now gone and I can't imagine that this could fit :)
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I wonder is this somehow compatible with Kinesis Advantage? I found some old thread but picture attachments are now gone and I can't imagine that this could fit :)
I've tried and failed. Might need to do a mod to make it work. Or but the rollermouse on a block of wood. the rollermouse can plug into the usb drives on the Kinesis, which is nice. it would require you hands to travel quite a bit to reach the Rollermouse, which sorta ruins one the advantages of the Kinesis.
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Prdlm2009:
The only 'non-conventional" thumb/finger trackball I use is on the Alphagrip thumb trackball, which is pretty awesome, hard to beat.
Spm:
I had pics of a couple mock-ups with Rollermouse and Kinesis Advantage, but the pics in the article have gotten borked. I have the pics but don't have time to re-do article for months. :(
Bottom-line: Rollermouse is the easiest mousing you're gonna do, other than something like Mousekeys or related key stroke mousing.
The MouseTrapper seems somewhat similar, but I have not used it...not many around and not many peeps have ever used it.
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I got a Rollermouse 2 from a friend as a trade a few months ago. It works really good! It did take me a while to get used to it though and I find myself often reaching for the mouse lol.
The cursor movement is really easy to control and while it adds a few inches between your keyboard and you, it eliminates the need for the mouse on the right (for a righty) so rather than desk space saving, it just rearranges the desk space.
Obviously, it's not that great to use with a laptop which I mostly use. So while this thing is in hibernation right now, I will put it into commission again as soon as I finish building my new desktop.
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I use RollerMouse Free 2 and have been using various RollerMouse units for several years. Over the last 3-4 years on GH, I've seen almost all people that use these units get completely spoiled. The few that don't care for it are usually doing CAD/Photoshop or other high precision work, or gamers.
I like RollerMouse, LARGE super-functional trackballs (Kensington Expert Mouse Pro, etc), touch/trackpads. I don't care for mice.
I have seen them but not heard the name "Rollermouse" I thought a rollermouse was another word for a trackball. I do play games pretty well with a trackball, much better than I did with a regular mouse. The rollermouse itself doesn't seem something that I would like. I have a Logitech Marble Mouse which is an awesome device for gaming and ergonomics.