Ask HN: Large, comfortable mouse

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by quantumpotato_ • 13 years ago

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I've tried 3 different Razers, then switched to a Rat 7 for the form factor. But these mice are still too small, the Rat7 fills up about 3/4 of my hand and when I put my weight down on the back it lifts up.

I need something comfortable to wrap my hand around, like those old trackball mice.

I still need high DPI for accurate work.

Suggestions?

azernik• 13 years ago

Actual trackball mice are still sold (and tend to be pretty gigantic). I've heard good things about vertical mice too as far as comfort goes, and they're definitely build for users to wrap their hands around.

tonteldoos• 13 years ago

I bought a Logitech M570 recently based on a recommendation here on HN. Haven't looked back since, and it's the first time in my life I've used a trackball :)

My hands aren't enormous, but they're not petite either (I'm 6'2"), and the M570 fits my hand comfortably. As an added bonus, it works with Logitech's unifying receivers, so I have an M185 'normal' mouse on my desk paired to that as well, for when someone else needs the con.

Good luck!

_wp3r• 13 years ago

I prefer the Logitech G500. It is not huge but is stable and has weights that you can insert to get more deliberate movement.

quantumpotato_3• 13 years ago

Cool. The Rat7 has weights, I like that. I'm really looking for form factor though -- my hand cramps bad using mice.

aquark• 13 years ago

I've used one of these 'vertical mice' for years: http://www.evoluent.com/

You'd have to pry it from my dead hands ... works, is comfortable, has lasted years and comes in a left-handed version!

quantumpotato_3• 13 years ago

Looks great. I'm on a Mac - do I need the "mac version"?

fmansoor• 13 years ago

I really like Logitech Performance Mouse MX.

http://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/performance-mouse-mx

michaelbuddy• 13 years ago

Evoluent vertical mouse, comes in wireless and wired versions.

Spoom• 13 years ago

I like the Logitech G400s, which is essentially a rebuild of the well-known MX 518, with the same form factor. Might be a little small for you if you have larger than average hands though. It fits my hands perfectly.

meerita• 13 years ago

I guess you tried the Lachesis from Razr? that one is larger, not so as the Rats.

quantumpotato_3• 13 years ago

I haven't. It's smaller than the Rats though?

astrojams• 13 years ago

The logitech G602. I just bought one and it rocks. The USB dongle uses the full bus speed, tracks great, super comfortable, and battery life is fantastic. http://gaming.logitech.com/en-us/product/g602-wireless-gamin...

Ask HN: Large, comfortable mouse

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