Eek eek

[Rik]

Phew. 

[Glenn]

Judging from the reviews of the keyboard/mouse combo, you will either love it or hate it, Marmite of the mouse world

[Rik]

Well, I like Marmite. The reviews I've seen encourage me - I quite like a bigger, heavier, mouse as it stabilises my movements. Experimenting with the apparent angle, it feels a more natural position to have the hand in. I'll let you know.

[Glenn]

just rest you arm on the edge of the desk, you hand will tilt over to about 45 - 60 degrees, that is the angle of the palm rest of the mouse.

[Rik]

Feels much better than parallel to the surface. Now I want a keyboard that is toblerone shaped.

[Glenn]

You can get bendable natural keyboards that parts the 2 half of the key layout, but I haven't seen one where the keyboard is hinged through the centre, to make the rise steeper.

[Rik]

Time for a hacksaw and some Araldite.

[Glenn]

How about a datahand?

[Rik]

There was a similar device back in BBC-B days, a sort of shorthand keyboard.

[psp83]

I've bought it as a separate, Paul.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Natural-Wireless-Laser-Mouse/dp/B000H7CF1I/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

But buying it separate means you will have 2 wireless receivers?

[Rik]

No, as I prefer a wired k/b.

[Rik]

Judging from the reviews of the keyboard/mouse combo, you will either love it or hate it, Marmite of the mouse world

Well, neither Sue nor I can get on with the mouse, it just doesn't feel right and, for us is rather clunky in operation, transferring the strain on the arm further up, away from the wrist. I felt it was a bit laggy in response too, Sue didn't, but then I normally use a wired mouse while she uses a wireless.

[psp83]

Got mine today, not same as yours thou Rik, not tested them yet though.

For home i got : Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000

For work i got : Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

Got a different one for home since i use the pc less at home.

[Rik]

I'll be interested to hear how you get on with it, Paul.

[psp83]

Will let you know.

Been looking for the right mouse and keyboard for ages now and not managed to find one yet.

Might have to get a trackball in the end if i cant get on with this.

[Rik]

I tried one a while ago, but couldn't get used to being 'upside down', so to speak. A graphics tablet is best, but it's not really suited to things like browsing.

[psp83]

Well i'm sat infront the pc for hours on end every day coding websites, so i do alot of typing and moving the mouse around. I dont think a tablet would be any good for me.

Doc said i can have an op on it but that will be my very last choice!

[Rik]

Very wise, Paul. Surgery should generally be a last resort. I do find soaking the arm alternately in warm and cold water helps.

[psp83]

A mouse mat with attached arm bath!


Errrmmm, nah, will get the desk abit wet! 

[Rik]

Afterwards!

[psp83]

well the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 is alot different to what im used to.. its like learning to type again on this keyboard.

mouse is weird aswell.. it just doesnt feel "natural".. i'm going to give it time thou.

[Rik]

We had a similar reaction to the 6000 mouse, Paul. It felt right resting the hand on it, but it use, it seemed clumsy.

[psp83]

We had a similar reaction to the 6000 mouse, Paul. It felt right resting the hand on it, but it use, it seemed clumsy.

having a hard job doing every day stuff like selecting text, selecting menus etc

and to be honest, giving me more pain in my arm!

[Rik]

That's about what we found - different place, but definitely not comfortable in use. I also found it a bit 'laggy' on key clicks, but that may be this machine, which doesn't seem to like wireless mice.

[psp83]

Well.. i'm going back to my old mouse and keyboard, after an hour of use i'm in more pain than my old set.

The search continues!

So if anyone is used to ergo keyboards and mice then i have a new set for sale!