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I Need a New Mouse - Recommendations?

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We recently upgraded (or updated) our keyboards and mice at work. We had several options available, and I went with the Microsoft Sculpt Comfort combo keyboard and mouse. The keyboard is great so far, but the mouse just doesn't fit my hand. So I'm looking to find a a new Bluetooth mouse. Does anyone have any suggestions on one they really love?
 
I'm not sure which one it is, but my work buddy swears by his ergonomic vertical mouse.
 
I am still a rollerball user.
 
JB said:
I am still a rollerball user.
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After all these years... :)

I had a rollerball years ago. after you get adjusted, they are very easy to use. Maybe I should take another look.
 
I have had awful luck with bluetooth mice, they never seem to stay connected to the internal card in the computer.

I'm in IT and use a computer day and night. I switch between two mice. When my wrist gets sore I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-M570-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0042BBR2S (Trackball)

When my thumb gets tired I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wir...6220&sr=1-5&keywords=logitech+ergonomic+mouse

Both perform fantastic! And as an added bonus when I'm editing photos (I also do photo shoots for work sometimes) the trackball works great on the couch.

Whiskey
 
Wiskey said:
I have had awful luck with bluetooth mice, they never seem to stay connected to the internal card in the computer.

I'm in IT and use a computer day and night. I switch between two mice. When my wrist gets sore I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-M570-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0042BBR2S (Trackball)

When my thumb gets tired I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wir...6220&sr=1-5&keywords=logitech+ergonomic+mouse

Both perform fantastic! And as an added bonus when I'm editing photos (I also do photo shoots for work sometimes) the trackball works great on the couch.

Whiskey
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Thanks for those recommendations.

I guess I misspoke when I said bluetooth. What I really need is just your garden-variety wireless mouse.
 
Myself and my entire office use a vertical orientation mouse, and they are universally loved. Once you get used to it after a couple days, you will never want to return to the standard style, IMHO. I use an Anker, but any of that same style would be more or less the same. This is an article about the one I use:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/anker-wireless-vertical-mouse-deal
 
If youre using a Mac, the Magic Mouse is very nice.
 
BigDill said:
Myself and my entire office use a vertical orientation mouse, and they are universally loved. Once you get used to it after a couple days, you will never want to return to the standard style, IMHO. I use an Anker, but any of that same style would be more or less the same. This is an article about the one I use:

https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/anker-wireless-vertical-mouse-deal
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I actually ordered this exact model about an hour ago - figured I'd give the vertical mouse a try.
 
Wiskey said:
I have had awful luck with bluetooth mice, they never seem to stay connected to the internal card in the computer.

I'm in IT and use a computer day and night. I switch between two mice. When my wrist gets sore I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-M570-Wireless-Trackball-Mouse/dp/B0042BBR2S (Trackball)

When my thumb gets tired I go to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wir...6220&sr=1-5&keywords=logitech+ergonomic+mouse

Both perform fantastic! And as an added bonus when I'm editing photos (I also do photo shoots for work sometimes) the trackball works great on the couch.

Whiskey
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These two right here. Both fantastic for Windows.

For Mac I prefer the touchpad.
 
dazeedmonds said:
These two right here. Both fantastic for Windows.

For Mac I prefer the touchpad.
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Me too. After going to a Mac touchpad 5 years ago, I cannot go back to a mouse.
 
wubears71 said:
Me too. After going to a Mac touchpad 5 years ago, I cannot go back to a mouse.
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I wish I could find a decent windows touchpad.
 
dazeedmonds said:
I wish I could find a decent windows touchpad.
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The main reason I use a Mac at work despite all my software being windows based is the touchpad.
 
markm778 said:
So do you use a wrist pad as well with one of these vertical mouse?
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I do not, but my secretary uses one of those mouse pads that has the wrist pad build in.
 
I am no help. Mine still has a cord. :D
 
kevin81002 said:
I am no help. Mine still has a cord. :D
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Me too. I usually work on a laptop sitting on a tray on my lap. I can't tell you the number of times I used the cord to retrieve the mouse when it has fallen off the tray.
 
dazeedmonds said:
I just threw up in my mouth a little. You poor poor heathen.

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Hahaha... Technology is not my strongsuit. Atleast I'm not still sporting a flip phone. :D
 
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