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Evoluent VerticalMouse
Vertical Mouse ergonomic mouse ergonomic computer mouse carpal tunnel
syndrome repetitive stress disorder |
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EvoluentTM
VerticalMouseTM 3 Rev 2 |
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(retail
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Relieved Wrist
and Arm Pain |
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The Evoluent™
VerticalMouse™ 3 is the advanced third generation of the
revolutionary mouse from the inventor of the handshake grip. Many
users said earlier models relieved
their wrist and arm pain. |
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Approved ergonomic
mouse of University of California at Berkeley
The Evoluent
VerticalMouse 2 was evaluated in 2007 by a team at the health
services clinic in UC Berkeley, including medical doctors, physical
therapists, ergonomists, and administrators. It was found to be
comfortable, easily adapted to, and promote a neutral wrist and
forearm posture. It is the only vertical type mouse approved for staff use within UC
Berkeley and for sale in the campus store. |
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Patented |
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Actual user comments |
Improvements
over VerticalMouse 2 |
Eliminates
arm twisting |
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The
patented shape supports your hand in a fully upright handshake position that
eliminates forearm twisting. Many users said earlier models
relieved their hand, wrist, or arm pain. See these actual
user comments. |
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An
ordinary horizontal mouse requires your forearm to twist away from its
natural position. |
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Familiar
grip |
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The grip is the same as an ordinary mouse, just turned sideways
into a handshake position.
Many users said they got used to it very quickly.
The VerticalMouse does not move sideways when clicking with normal force
because the thumb naturally opposes the fingers. Pointer
control is as accurate as any other good mouse when the pointer speed
settings are properly adjusted. |
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Easy
to use buttons |
All 5
buttons are easily operable without contorting
your fingers. The button force is light for easy clicking,
but still firm enough to avoid accidental actuation. |
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Fits
different size hands |
The
new
shape fits larger hands as
well as smaller hands better. |
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Prevents desk rubbing |
A
small lip on the bottom edge prevents the little
finger from rubbing the desk. |
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High
performance tracking |
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An
Avago 3080 gaming grade infrared sensor tracks more accurately on
many surfaces
than most laser sensors. The Rev 2 has a button
and indicator light on the bottom for cycling
the true optical hardware resolution among 4
settings: 2600, 1800, 1300, and 800 dpi. This
makes adjusting pointer speed easier and further
improves tracking. |
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Programmable buttons
(XP Pro, XP Home, Vista 32) |
5 buttons are each programmable with different functions
in different applications. For example, a button
can be Double Click in one application and Ctrl
in another application. |
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When
the driver is not installed, the default
functions in Windows are:
Top button - left click.
Wheel button - .middle click (e.g., for pan and
rotate in CAD programs).
Middle button - right click.
Bottom button - back.
Thumb button - forward. |
Special functions
(XP Pro, XP Home, Vista 32) |
Speed toggle - cycle among up to 3 pointer
speed settings with a keyboard shortcut or mouse
button. For example, a high speed for
ordinary tasks, and a slow speed for
graphics work. |
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Auto click - automatically perform a
single or double click by pausing the
pointer. Adjustable time delay for activation. |
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Click
lock - press and hold a button momentarily to simulate continued pressing
without holding down the button. Adjustable time delay for activation. |
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Break Reminder - visual and/or audio alerts
to remind you to take a break. |
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Repositioning |
The
VerticalMouse 3 can be repositioned without
moving the pointer: |
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Slide it
without moving the pointer. |
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Tilt it slightly to disable tracking. |
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▪ Includes driver for Windows XP, Vista
and Win 7 in 32/64 bit for programming all 5
buttons |
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▪ The driver is not
required. The VerticalMouse 3 still has basic functionality
without it. |
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▪ Freeware
driver for other Windows versions at
www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm
Although it is freeware, please make a donation to the
author if you like it.
(Evoluent has no business relationship with this vendor.) |
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▪ USB only;
not compatible with PS2 adapters. May be compatible with
some USB KVM switches
but it is not guaranteed. |
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Mac |
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▪ 2 buttons
and a scroll wheel in
OS X 10.4.5 or newer without a driver: Click here to
see why Evoluent does not supply a Mac driver. |
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Shareware drivers are available at
www.boastr.de/
www.plentycom.jp/en/steermouse and
www.usboverdrive.com
for programming the buttons.
(Evoluent has no business relationship with these vendors.) |
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▪ USB port. |
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Unix |
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▪ Not
compatible. |
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Linux |
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▪ No driver is supplied. At
least left and right click are supported by most Linux
versions. See this external link on how to configure the
buttons:
http://www.ollisalonen.com/btnx/man/btnx-manual.html |
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▪ USB port. |
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Specifications |
▪ Resolution:
800-2600 dpi true optical hardware resolution |
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▪ Dimensions: L 4.45"
(113 mm), W 3.15" (80 mm), H 3.03" (77 mm) |
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▪ Weight: 6.7 oz (189
g) |
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Mouse ergonomic mouse ergonomic computer mouse carpal tunnel syndrome repetitive
stress disorder RSI |
