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Gone though half a dozen mice and two trackballs. Still not as happy as my original microsoft optical wheel mouse which is creme colored to show you how long ago I had it.

This partly due to some carpel tunnel that I've been keeping at bay. And partly due to just finding a comfortable mouse.

Anyway, I think what I miss is enough size in the mouse to help support, atleast partially, my palm. No palm support encourages me to move the mouse mostly with my wrist instead of my arm and wrist. I end up using the base of my palm as a pivot point.

Now there are some fat mice out there. They have a lot of side to side width. They don't really have what I'm looking for. I need a mouse that is long front to back as well as high towards the back.

I'm using a Logitech MX518 right now and if it was about 3/4" to an 1" longer it would do what I want.

Any suggestions?
 
can you measure your hand? my hand from wrist to tip is 8" i think and 5" across my knuckles(minus the thumb) and the MX revo fits nicely in my hand
 
86 5.0L said:
can you measure your hand? my hand from wrist to tip is 8" i think and 5" across my knuckles(minus the thumb) and the MX revo fits nicely in my hand
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Tip to wrist is about 8.5" and accross the knuckles is just over 4".

I've considered the Revo before but I think my Best Buys keep them boxed and maybe had my hand on one once a while ago. It was a candidate, but because of the cost I didn't want to keep shotgunning different mice.

And I should have said I prefer mice to trackballs. When things get bad, I do switch to them but prefer not to. Thanks though.
 
jpm100 said:
And I should have said I prefer mice to trackballs. When things get bad, I do switch to them but prefer not to. Thanks though.
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Do you use computers at work? I prefer mice to trackballs too. I found by having a trackball at work and a mouse at home, I was able to prevent a lot of my problems because it switches up the motions your hand does. Same with keyboards. I have an Ergonomic keyboard at work and a regular one at home.
 
brom42 said:
Do you use computers at work? I prefer mice to trackballs too. I found by having a trackball at work and a mouse at home, I was able to prevent a lot of my problems because it switches up the motions your hand does. Same with keyboards. I have an Ergonomic keyboard at work and a regular one at home.
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At work, its hard to explain. My keyboard and monitor are setup in the corner of an L-shaped desk. And I have my mouse setup to the left of the keyboard. I rest my right elbow on the desk (because I'm in the L-shaped corner, this is not that awkward). And I reach to the left of the keyboard with my right hand. I'm holding the mouse roughly at the 9 o'clock orientation instead of the 12 o'clock orientation. My elbow become the pivot and my left arm/hand become an improvised mouse rest when I need it which keeps my wrist off the table. .
 
+1 on the revolution

i have 2 one at work and one at home and i have bigger hands than yours. It's the only mouse i've ever owned that doesn't feel like a toy.
 
I have used the MX Revo, and so far I have been absolutely thrilled with it. If you can afford it, buy one. It's just too much money for my budget.
 
An update on my quest for a Big Mouse.

Actually bought a MX Revo, but didn't open it before I found out the dpi was only 800. Decided against it. Also had a chance to size it up against some mice I had and didn't really expect a big improvement.

Anyone familiar with the Microsoft Sidewinder or Sidewinder X5?
 
jpm100 said:
An update on my quest for a Big Mouse.

Actually bought a MX Revo, but didn't open it before I found out the dpi was only 800. Decided against it. Also had a chance to size it up against some mice I had and didn't really expect a big improvement.

Anyone familiar with the Microsoft Sidewinder or Sidewinder X5?
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whats wrong with the DPI?
 
Hatsumoto Ginormo... only sold in Japan though.

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