Logitech VX Revolution Laser Notebook Mouse
FWIW:
Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse $24.99 after $20.00 rebate.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...CODE=WEM1466AQ
Logitech site:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi...s/165&cl=us,en
My Apple mouse died (I suspect Duddits had something to do with that) about a year ago, and I replaced it with a Logitech MX 700 optical, rechargeable mouse.
Unfortunately, I'm having arthritis problems in my right hand. The only time it bothers me is when I use the MX 700.
A few days ago, I bought Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse. I hold it with my thumb and small finger, and, twisting it, I can cover the entire 22" ACD. This negates the arthritis problem and also is easier on my wrist. Actually, I learned to do this with the MX 700, but being larger than the Apple mouse and the VX laser, it wasn't as easy.
I find the VX laser the easiest mouse I've ever used. The Logitech site lists this PN 931690-0403 for $79.99.
TigerDirect lists it for $44.99. HOWEVER, the TigerDirect sale price of $24.99 is only good through September 30 - ttomorrow.
If anyone's interested, I'll post an update as to the functionality of the VX Laser.
Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse $24.99 after $20.00 rebate.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...CODE=WEM1466AQ
Logitech site:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi...s/165&cl=us,en
My Apple mouse died (I suspect Duddits had something to do with that) about a year ago, and I replaced it with a Logitech MX 700 optical, rechargeable mouse.
Unfortunately, I'm having arthritis problems in my right hand. The only time it bothers me is when I use the MX 700.
A few days ago, I bought Logitech VX Revolution Cordless Laser Notebook Mouse. I hold it with my thumb and small finger, and, twisting it, I can cover the entire 22" ACD. This negates the arthritis problem and also is easier on my wrist. Actually, I learned to do this with the MX 700, but being larger than the Apple mouse and the VX laser, it wasn't as easy.
I find the VX laser the easiest mouse I've ever used. The Logitech site lists this PN 931690-0403 for $79.99.
TigerDirect lists it for $44.99. HOWEVER, the TigerDirect sale price of $24.99 is only good through September 30 - ttomorrow.
If anyone's interested, I'll post an update as to the functionality of the VX Laser.
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except according to the logitech site, it doesn't work with macs...
It most certainly does work with a mac. I use mine at work with my MBPro. Their software is a little buggy so I bought and use Steermouse. AWESOME COMBO with the VX Revolution!
except according to the logitech site, it doesn't work with macs...
I'm using it right now. I must admit that I've had a few glitches, but all in all, it works well.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mi...s/165&cl=us,en
System Requirements
PC
o Windows® XP
o Windows Vista™ (requires Internet connection)
o Available USB port
o CD-ROM drive
Mac
o Mac® OSX 10.3.9 - 10.4.7*
o Available USB port
o CD-ROM drive
o Internet connection
* Logitech Control Center 2.1 or later is required to enable advanced mouse features such as scroll wheel fine-tuning and One-Touch Search. LCC is compatible with both PowerPC- and Intel-based Macs running OS X.
I stand corrected. I didn't see the Finder/Mac Icon in the 'compatibility' section and didn't look any further.
No sweat, Bob. We all make mistakes. At your age, you have a lot more coming. I hope that with your savvy and education, you won't make as many as us older guys. How's school coming along?
No sweat, Bob. We all make mistakes. At your age, you have a lot more coming. I hope that with your savvy and education, you won't make as many as us older guys. How's school coming along?
Uh oh, not this again...
It is going well. At six weeks, I have 6/6 A's.
That said, the price you found is great, and for taking on the road along with your laptop the VX looks near unbeatable.
I have been experimenting with the MX700 and the VX-R. I can see now why the VX-R is better for me.
The Apple mouse was very comfortable because it was almost flat. Resting my arm on the desk, the Apple mouse didn't require me to bend my wrist upwards. Keeping my arm off the desk, my wrist still wasn't bent and my hand was palm down on the Apple mouse.
When I used the MX700, it was like holding a potato and my wrist was bent whether I was resting my arm on the desk or keeping my arm off the desk. The hand and wrist movement required to move the cursor was also uncomfortable.
The VX-Revolution (laptop size), being thinner, doesn't require me to bend my wrist as much and I can control it, as I mentioned before, with my thumb and small finger. Less wear and tear on my wrist and fingers. If I find that even the VX-R causes problems later, I'll go back to the Apple mouse. Flatness is the answer to my arthritis and wrist pain (carpal tunnel syndrome???) Much as I resisted using the Apple mouse in the first place (I didn't use it for the first two years I had a Mac), I must admit that Apple was right. It's the right design, at least, for me. It just isn't as versatile as third party mice. Decisions. Decisions.
My younger daughter had a wrist problem with mice. Her doctor suggested a mouse that looks like an aircraft joystick. It's not quite like a gaming joystick. Anyway, her wrist problem diminished because her wrist wasn't rotated to a horizontal position. It's vertical.
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G7 System Requirements:
PC
o Windows® 98, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® XP, Windows Vista?
o USB port
o CD-ROM drive
Technical Specifications
o Tracking resolution: 2000/800/400 dpi (user-selectable)
o Image processing: 6.4 megapixels/second
o Maximum acceleration: 20-g
o Maximum speed: 45?65 inches/second (depending on surface)
o USB data format: 16 bits/axis
o USB report rate: 500 reports/second
o Sleep mode: Intelligent
ackage Contents
o Logitech® G7 Laser Cordless Mouse
o 2 Li-ion battery packs
o Charging station
o USB dongle
o CD with Logitech® SetPoint? software
o Installation guide
o 3-year warranty
Occasionally using trackball instead of mouse would be yet another option to avoid repetitive stress injury.