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Glenn · Aug 12, 2009, 17:00:59

I brought myself a new mouse today, a Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser 6000 model 69K-00001, because I was getting RSI across the back of my hand. I must say it is the most comfortable mouse I have used, it does not twist your hand when in use, the whole forearm/hand stays in it's natural posture.

Rik · Aug 12, 2009, 17:02:30

Thanks, Glenn, it's something I need to think about as I sometimes end up with 'mouse hand' of an evening.

Glenn · Aug 12, 2009, 17:09:40

It is big Rik, it stands about 2 inches high, but it feels 'right' in the palm of my hand.

Rik · Aug 12, 2009, 17:13:17

Let me know how you get on, would you? It seems to have mixed reviews.

bobleslie · Aug 12, 2009, 17:38:39

I treated myself to this a few weeks ago for a new computer I built to integrate within my Media Centre. Hence, the wireless facility.

I like it a lot and you can't really complain about the price.

Rik · Aug 12, 2009, 17:45:48

The price is right, Bob, but it doesn't seem to have the ergonomic advantages.

bobleslie · Aug 12, 2009, 18:03:42

Well it is an ergonomic design, but I can see that it may not be ergonomic enough for your needs.

The product reviews on the site are quite revealing.

Rik · Aug 12, 2009, 18:11:24

I find product reviews quite confused at times, you end up with people giving very subjective views of their experience.

quandam · Aug 12, 2009, 18:46:12

Don't let Baz know you are dealing with ebuyer, it could spoil his week!

Rik · Aug 12, 2009, 18:50:34

Baz · Aug 12, 2009, 19:33:32

Quote from: quandam on Aug 12, 2009, 18:46:12
Don't let Baz know you are dealing with ebuyer, it could spoil his week!

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baz · Aug 12, 2009, 19:33:57

Quote from: Glenn on Aug 12, 2009, 17:09:40
It is big Rik, it stands about 2 inches high, but it feels 'right' in the palm of my hand.

Baz · Aug 12, 2009, 19:37:15

im thinking of switching back to cord as the main problem I had was when needed to get into bios......you just cant with a wireless keyboard

bobleslie · Aug 12, 2009, 21:04:05

Quote from: Baz on Aug 12, 2009, 19:37:15
im thinking of switching back to cord as the main problem I had was when needed to get into bios......you just cant with a wireless keyboard

I have no problem with my kit purchased from ebuyer. It comes up straight away just like wired.

Did I mention that I bought the gear from ebuyer?

Ann · Aug 12, 2009, 22:25:04

My very expensive backlit keyboard, for some unknown reason doesn't let this computer build start up. It may be that it's USB but after trying all the known ways to fix it (the legacy option in BIOS etc), it still wouldn't work, so I bought a ridiculously cheap PS2 wireless keyboard and rechargeable mouse set which is fine. The mouse is a bit light, I'd prefer something with a bit more weight but the keyboard is really nice. It's by Nortek and the set cost a tenner. Ideally eventually I'd like to get a keyboard without the number pad but it's hard to find exactly what I want.

john · Aug 13, 2009, 00:27:54

Quote from: Glenn on Aug 12, 2009, 17:09:40
It is big Rik, it stands about 2 inches high, but it feels 'right' in the palm of my hand.

yeah but whats the mouse like ?

sobranie · Aug 13, 2009, 01:54:58

Don't know whether this info. is still relevant but may be helpful;

http://davidbau.com/archives/2005/05/21/worlds_best_computer_keyboard.html

Simon · Aug 13, 2009, 11:15:03

My last couple of keyboards have been IBM, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for build quality.

Noreen · Aug 13, 2009, 11:18:14

I use an earlier version of this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Cordless-Laser-Mouse-Notebooks/dp/B000U75V02/ref=pd_cp_ce_1 and it's so comfortable.

Ray · Aug 13, 2009, 11:50:10

I've been using one of these for a couple of years and I have found it very comfortable and easy to use and I especially like the free wheel scroll option that it has.

Noreen · Aug 13, 2009, 11:58:25

That's the larger version, Ray, probably more suited to men's hands. I use the free-wheel too.

Rik · Aug 13, 2009, 11:58:48

Can you expand on that, Ray?

Ray · Aug 13, 2009, 12:03:30

Quote from: Noreen on Aug 13, 2009, 11:58:25
That's the larger version, Ray, probably more suited to men's hands. I use the free-wheel too.

Ah, I hadn't realised that the smaller one also had the free wheel option on it, Noreen, I must admit I really miss that option if I'm using a different mouse.

Ray · Aug 13, 2009, 12:10:12

Quote from: Rik on Aug 13, 2009, 11:58:48
Can you expand on that, Ray?

Yes, Rik, basically you can operate the scroll wheel in 2 ways, conventionally with the click to click mode or you can set it to free spin mode, meaning if you're reading a Forum page say you can just flick the wheel and be at the bottom of the page almost instantly, thus making scrolling of pages much faster.

Rik · Aug 13, 2009, 12:12:42

Thanks, Ray. There is a facility on the MS mice to increase the scroll speed which can be made to have a similar effect, but it's fixed in the software, you can't vary it from the mouse itself.