I need a new mouse - Page 2

Datalyss · 03-29-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Did you try it for a while? I mean, do you think it won't work for you, or was it just uncomfortable and you didn't think it would work? The reason I ask is, I use a track ball and I love it, even brought one from home for work, but if a cow orker needs to do something on my computer it usually freaks them out. Once I got used to it, I can't stand to use a regular mouse anymore, moving that base around is annoying, and it bothers my arm (had a double compound fracture of my wrist a few years ago.) Once you've had track, you never go back.

Just wondered.

I just didn't like it. I couldn't control the pointer.

Datalyss · 03-29-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

Can you use your thumb?

Somewhat.

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Originally Posted by monster

What about something like this:

http://www.fentek-ind.com/3m-mouse.htm

Used that too...my hand's not steady enough.

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Originally Posted by monster

This was one microsoft guy's solution to the same problem, but I don't think you can buy them like this:

http://www.geek.com/articles/gadgets...sing-2009054/?

That, I like. It would be nice if I could buy it.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-29-2010, 11:17 PM

I would be easy to make, with a dime store kids ring and some epoxy.

lumberjim · 03-29-2010, 11:33 PM

or Mighty Putty!

monster · 03-29-2010, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Datalyss

Somewhat.

Used that too...my hand's not steady enough.

That, I like. It would be nice if I could buy it.

you could pay some kid to make it for you....

squirell nutkin · 03-30-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

or Mighty Putty!

fix shit with fucking green to white technology!

Shawnee123 · 03-30-2010, 01:31 PM

Bondo?

Datalyss · 03-30-2010, 02:46 PM

Found the solution! It was in Windows all the time. I knew about MouseKeys, but never could figure out how to "right-click"..now I do. I turn off Numlock to activate MouseKeys, press "-" on the keypad, and press 5 for the right-click menu.

"Why not just use the context menu key , it does the same thing." you say? Well, that's true, but MouseKeys does a bit more, like accessing the menus for the apps. in your system tray.

Pete Zicato · 03-30-2010, 02:48 PM

Anyone else hear Huey Lewis singing in the background?

Datalyss · 03-30-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete Zicato

Anyone else hear Huey Lewis singing in the background?

skysidhe · 03-30-2010, 08:27 PM

Shut up Dat.

monster · 03-30-2010, 09:07 PM

Gawd, he's an ungrateful little shit with no social skills isn't he? Prize to the first person who finds the hidden thank you for all of the effort people have put in here.... oh wait, no prize needed.

Undertoad · 03-30-2010, 09:18 PM

Well when we didn't help him, he yelled at us, so I made sure to help him this time.

squirell nutkin · 03-30-2010, 10:16 PM

No matter. Like a typical 12 year old, he'll blame us for ruining his life.

skysidhe · 03-30-2010, 11:15 PM

You did good helping him UT.

Dat you are a prime example of someone shooting with a blindfold on.

Out of all the people to try to be an assertive troll to you couldn't find a nicer person than Pete.

People try to help you say nada. People are jerks and you give them smiley faces. People are fun loving and you get your guts up and post the lame smiley.

I need that picard emoticon right about now.

03-29-2010, 11:17 PM	#18
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I would be easy to make, with a dime store kids ring and some epoxy. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-29-2010, 11:33 PM	#19
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	or Mighty Putty! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-30-2010, 01:31 PM	#22
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Bondo? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-30-2010, 02:48 PM	#24
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Anyone else hear Huey Lewis singing in the background? __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

03-30-2010, 09:07 PM	#27
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Gawd, he's an ungrateful little shit with no social skills isn't he? Prize to the first person who finds the hidden thank you for all of the effort people have put in here.... oh wait, no prize needed. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-30-2010, 02:46 PM	#23
Datalyss Huh? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gallman, MS, USA Posts: 384	Found the solution! It was in Windows all the time. I knew about MouseKeys, but never could figure out how to "right-click"..now I do. I turn off Numlock to activate MouseKeys, press "-" on the keypad, and press 5 for the right-click menu. "Why not just use the context menu key , it does the same thing." you say? Well, that's true, but MouseKeys does a bit more, like accessing the menus for the apps. in your system tray.

03-30-2010, 08:27 PM	#26
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Shut up Dat.

03-30-2010, 09:18 PM	#28
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Well when we didn't help him, he yelled at us, so I made sure to help him this time.

03-30-2010, 10:16 PM	#29
squirell nutkin has a second hand user title Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a Nut House Posts: 2,017	No matter. Like a typical 12 year old, he'll blame us for ruining his life. __________________ And now I'm finished posting.

03-30-2010, 11:15 PM	#30
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	You did good helping him UT. Dat you are a prime example of someone shooting with a blindfold on. Out of all the people to try to be an assertive troll to you couldn't find a nicer person than Pete. People try to help you say nada. People are jerks and you give them smiley faces. People are fun loving and you get your guts up and post the lame smiley. I need that picard emoticon right about now.

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