

Wonderful though the scroll wheel may be, its actual placement makes it awkward to use as a third mouse button. The scroll wheel is downright amazing in that it simply rolls back and forth with no resistance whatsoever, almost as though it’s somehow lubricated. The two main buttons make up most of the surface on the top of the mouse, which allows you to click with your entire index or middle fingers, and a large groove on the left hand side of the mouse provides a comfortable saddle for your thumb. I was up and running in no time – much faster than with any of the trackballs or joystick-style ergonomic mice that I’ve tried in the past. Since it’s laid out like a regular mouse, though, the learning curve is all but nonexistent.

It’s a bit taller than an average mouse, and its sloped design forces your hand into a more natural “handshake” position which works wonders to relieve inflammation of the tendons running along the underside of your wrist. Microsoft’s take on the ergonomic mouse strikes a delicate balance between usability and relief. And while there are plenty of ergonomic mice on the market, they’re often expensive, oddly-shaped, or both. Uses standard AA batteries instead of rechargeable onesĪnyone who’s had the displeasure of dealing with a computer-related repetitive stress injury will tell you that even the simplest of tasks (like moving a mouse around) can become excruciatingly painful.Awkward side button and scroll wheel placement.Four-way scrolling, customizable buttons.Unique slanted ergonomic design keeps your hand in a more natural position.
