Mouse, mousepads, wrist rests

[veritas7]

I'm looking for some ergonomic type of stuff, as I'm on my computer all the time and I'd like to start using some stuff that is easier on my wrists and hands so I don't develop any problems later on in life.

I play poker mostly and relatively not too much gaming - so the mouse will be basically will be for browing, playing poker, daily stuff etc.

I have also relatively big hands too.

Anyone have any suggestions for a new ergonomic mouse, wrist rest, and mouse pad?

 

[protec]

I use a combo:

Mouse: MX510 (corded)
Wrist: GelPad from wal-mart (couple bucks)
Mousepad: XTRAC Hybrid

Works wonders for me, though i dont game much i am constantly at my PC every day.

 

[iJeff]

For non gaming, I'd say go absolutely with a wireless mouse. I use the G5 which is corded and the cord drives me nuts. I might look into the wireless version of it (I think it's the G7 or something) later. That's just me. Otherwise, any mouse which feels comfortable is probably okay.

I use Razer's gaming mousepad, which is great for normal use as well as gaming -- it's nice and big, it stays in place, and has a wrist rest too. Definitely get yourself some kind of large, stay-put mousepad, because I've used regular mousepads before I got this one and I don't want to ever go back.

 

[veritas7]

I like how all the mouse's that have been recommended in past threads (like within a month recent) have been discontinued.

It appears that no mouse maker gives a flying crap for people with large hands and want an ergonomic design - I see so many "OMG GAEM MOUZEZ!" its sickening.

I fell in love with the Logitech MX1000 but it seems discontinued, and all the NIB ones are retailing for as much as an MX 5000 (keyboard and the mouse) set, where I don't need a new keyboard (and don't use it as often as my mouse).

All I can hope is one of the 'display' / semi-new used models from the Hong Kong sellers on eBay don't crap out on me from having the battery gone dead if it was on all the time...

Only other ergo mouse is Evoluent VerticalMouse 3 Wireless, which retails for $120... good god...