10. Mice and Trackballs | Description | Image | Application | Cost |
10b. Evoluent "Vertical Mouse" 4 Link to product information Source: e-Buy-CDW Small Right Wireless Model MFG#: VM4SW | CDW#: 3175151 Standard Right Wired MFG#: VM4R | CDW#: 2204347 Standard Left MFG#: VM4L | CDW#: 2195354 | - Vertical mouse puts hand in neutral
handshake position to operate - Left and right hand models but all one
size (fairly large) - Auto scroll bar and auto click features
| | - Good for person with sensitivity to pronation (inward twisting
/ rotating of wrist) - Vertical positioning of hand requires arm and shoulder
versus wrist movement. Good forearm support should be considered - Fairly large and does not fit smaller hand very well
| ~$99 Right ~99 Left ~99 Small |
10c.Kensington Pro Fit Mouse Link to product information Source: e-Buy-CDW Wired MFG#: K72369US | CDW#: 2379484 Wireless MFG#: K72370US | CDW#: 2379477
| - Full-sized right-handed design | | -Works for larger sized hands | ~$19-27 |
10d. Goldtouch Ergonomic Mouse Right hand version: Part #2188657 Left hand version: Part #2369084
Link to product information Source: e-Buy-CDW
| -Ergonomic design supports the hand in a naturally sloping angle that places the wrist in a neutral position. | | -PC and Mac compatible | ~$53 |
10e. Kensington Orbit Trackball
Wireless MFG#: K72352WW | CDW#: 7222163 Wired MFG#: K64327WW | CDW#: 7087445 Bluetooth with scroll ring: MFG#: K70990WW | CDW#: 6687028 Link to product information Source: eBuy-Suppliers-CDW
| - Symmetrical trackball for right/left
hand use - Smaller scale than most trackballs
- 2-button control with no customizable
features for drag-lock
| | - Good for person with side-side wrist deviation sensitivity or
sensitive to forearm movement - Good fit for small to medium hand size and some large
- Good application when adequate activation mouse space is
not available - Good for right/left alternating of mouse hand
- Not ideal for click and drag or cut and paste functions
| ~$34-55 |
10h. Kensington SlimBlade(TM) Trackball MFG#: K72327WW | CDW#: 8342793 Link to product information Source: eBuy-Suppliers-CDW
| - Large multi-function ball lets you easily navigate through your documents and images using document view mode
- The sleek stationary design saves your desk space
- Keep an eye on which application you are in and which function is being performed with the heads-up display on your monitor
| | - Easy curve to learn to use different mouse or to mouse with
left hand - Control cursor and scrolling; zoom in/out, and pan with the ball
- Gain fingertip access to image and media controls
- Works on Apple MacOS X , Microsoft Windows Vista / XP operating systems
| ~$122 |
10i. Rollermouse Red MFG#: CDRMRED20110 | CDW#: 7968829 Link to product information Source: eBuy-Suppliers-CDW
| - Precision cursor feature
- Larger rollerbar with reduced force feature
- Optional accessory of extended palm rest (can be removed)
| | - Good for person with shoulder or forearm sensitivity caused
by extended reach and arm motions - Good for smaller person/shorter arm to reduce outbound
reach for mouse - Ideal for smaller person who performs more mouse than
keyboard since you must reach over Roller mouse to use keyboard - Be cautious of inbound forearm convergence and right wrist
bent outward due to left side positioning of roller bar. - Also watch for wrist dropped (extension) in front of
RollerMouse. - Windows and MAC compatible
| ~$374 |
10j. Rollermouse Red ForeArm Support. MFG#: AS-RED | CDW#: 5617155 Link to product information Source: eBuy-Suppliers-CDW | - Maximize comfort and the ergonomic benefits of using a RollerMouse Red.
| | - For support with both sitting and standing postures
- Can take the pressure off your arms, shoulders, and neck,
| ~$180 |
10k. Wacom Pen and Touch Various options available Link to product information Source: eBuy-CDW Wacom One by Wacom Pen Tablet Small MFG#: CTL472K1A | CDW#: 6409412 Wacom One Medium - digitizer - USB-C, Bluetooth 5.1 MFG#: CTC6110WLW0A | CDW#: 7569578 Wacom Intuos Bluetooth Pen Tablet Medium Black MFG#: CTL6100WLK0 | CDW#: 5000142
| - Pen and touch tablet set for
combination of drawing, photo and graphic work as well as web search - Combines multi-touch functionality and pen tablet technology in a single device
| | - Good for some drawing, photo work and engineering
- Pen & tablet use for Windows and database programs can
result in wrist extension and awkward finger gripping - For all applications, consider beefing up the pen barrel with
foam sleeve or tape to reduce pinch grip - A tap of the finger will select an icon, open a menu or start an application
- With two fingers you can easily rotate an image or document, flip through a presentation, scroll through a blog or a spreadsheet or zoom in and out of a website or photo.
| varies ~$48-150 |
10l. Apple Magic Trackpad Various options available Apple Magic Trackpad - Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad - USB-C - White/Silver MFG#: MXK93AM/A | CDW#: 8129604 Apple Magic Trackpad - Wireless Bluetooth Touchpad - USB-C - Black MFG#: MXKA3AM/A | CDW#: 8129609 Link to product information Source: eBuy-CDW Contact IT at [email protected] to request one from their stock | - Multi-touch trackpad you can use 1,2,3, or 4 finger gestures.
- Functions similar to Mac laptop touch pad
| | - Can be used with either right or left hand
- Gestures can be customized
- One issue that has been noted by users is an inability to 'rest' hand on trackpad
| varies~$140-155 |
10m. Logitech Lift Source: eBuy-Suppliers CDW or Staples Right hand version: MFG#: 910-006466 | CDW#: 6984431 Left hand version: MFG#: 910-006491 | CDW#: 6984420 Link to product information | - Rest your hand on a softly textured grip, with easy-to-reach buttons that help you work all day without lifting a finger. It even has a cosy thumb rest.
- Lift’s optimal 57° angle places you in what we like to call “natural handshake position”.
- Scroll at your own speed and choose custom shortcuts
| | - Right or left hand + right hand version for Mac
- Can be used for small and medium sized hands
- Number of Buttons: 6 (Left/Right-click, Back/Forward, Middle button, Scroll-wheel with middle click)
Customization app - Supported by Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS
| ~$80 |
10n. Logitech MX Source: eBuy-Suppliers CDW or Staples Only right hand version available: Mfg# 910-005447 Link to product information | - Natural handshake position
- Optimal 57° angle places you in what we like to call “natural handshake position”.
| | - Made for medium and large sized hands
- Advanced optical tracking with a dedicated cursor speed switch
- Cursor speed and accuracy can be customized in Logi Options
- Textured rubber surface assures a solid and natural grip
- Fast recharging
| ~$107 |