Orthovia OrthoMouse Wired Ergonomic Mouse

I have waited a month before I wrote a review on this item, to see if it actually was worth putting up a review. You have to give yourself at least 2 weeks like it says in the instructions to allow your hand to get used to the new mouse, and my hand had to adjust but after it had I had incredible results! I hope that this review will eventually lead to someone ridding themselves of their wrist problems like this mouse did for me. For the past year I have had horrible tendonitis in my wrists and forearms due to the work I do. It got so bad that I couldn't use a mouse for more than 5 minutes without taking a break. This is really bad if your job is to use a computer for 8 hours a day. I tried other ergonomic remedies like using a Wacom tablet but it just made it worse. I looked around on the internet for the best ergonomic mice on the market and finally decided on this one. I know that the price tag can be a little daunting but seriously this mouse has been one of the main reasons I am pain free at my work now! I couldn't recommend this mouse enough, I am so happy with it! Obviously if you have tendonitis or wrist problems there are other things you have to do in order to combat the pain, such as an ergonomic work space and proper arm rest support, but if you are suffering from any wrist problems this is the mouse to get. Also an added thing that I got that I saw another reviewer get is the Mouse gel pads for this mouse. The low sensitivity click was a little low for me and caused some cramping at times, and after I got them and put them on it was perfect. Buy this mouse and save your wrists, I promise you won't be disappointed.

Left button began sticking the week I bought the mouse. The problem became worse until finally, after 11 months, the button got stuck for good. The owner of the company refuses to replace the mouse for me and claims its my fault, that sweat and dirt getting in are the problem. I've never had this issue with another mouse. Terrible customer service and an OVERPRICED LOW QUALITY PRODUCT. I suggest not wasting $100 on this mouse. If you are having wrist pain - get a few different, cheaper, bluetooth mice and alternate between them to change up the muscles you use.

I use this mouse most the time at work but not all the time. It was my intention to replace my old mouse with this ergonomic mouse, but it turns out I still need the old mouse. Orthomouse has slow responsiveness to the touch clicks. It's a slow double-clicker - too slow for some of my accounting work. For example, I often have to double-click on each of a series of transactions to bring them up one by one. That's just too difficult using Orthomouse. But for most things, Orthomouse is very good.Positives:* Hand feels good. The hand is neither horizontal like a typical mouse, nor vertical like some of the ergonomic ones. It's at about a 45 degree angle, actually a little less. From front to back, the device is from 4.45" to 5.35" (11.3 cm to 13.6 cm) depending on extender selection. Width is 3.23" (8.2 cm). Height is 2.56" (6.5 cm). I'm not straining the wrist nearly as much by unconsciously gripping a traditional mouse while reading.* Easy to get used to - not radically different for scrolling or tapping controls than typical mouse. I felt used to it the first time I tried it.* Very nice up-down scrolling buttons for the thumb. These controls are extraordinarily well-placed. Very innovative. The scrolling wheel was a terrible idea ergonomically and this device solves that problem.* Long cable - good reach at 70.9 inches (1.8 meters).* True plug and play on my Windows 7 OS. I didn't have to wait at all for drivers to load.* 1 year warranty.* USB interface.* No mouse pad needed if you have a non-transparent desktop as I do. Mine is a laminate surface and this mouse moves over it even better than my typical mouse, which is new also. I continue to be pleased by this aspect of the OrthoMouse.Negatives:* No page back or forward controls. My regular mouse has these controls and I miss them a lot. The result is more index finger clicking.* Index and middle finger clicks are not highly sensitive, meaning you have to press down harder and longer to get the click than a typical mouse would these days. Normally, the slightest use of your extensor muscles on a typical mouse these days signals the control. This mouse requires just a little more pressing down, and it's noticeable. However, if you hold this mouse correctly, you are pressing down using your first finger knuckle and not the tips of your index and middle fingers, which mitigates this issue somewhat.* Double-clicking not the same, not as good. I've used this mouse long enough now to confidently state that you cannot double-click very quickly because the click isn't sensitive enough. I hate having to double-click anyway, but it is the single most annoying thing about this innovative mouse.* Expense. The OrthoMouse is more expensive than most other ergonomic versions.Mostly Neutral:* The thumb mid button is for "scrolling click." It has limited use for fast vertical movement within long documents. I list this as a neutral because I don't think it adds enough to influence a buying decision.* The surface is hard plastic. The texture doesn't have a good feel to the touch like so many other hand-operated devices. I list this as neutral as I don't think it is as important as the functionality and ergonomics.In summary, you should be aware of the negatives and feel that on balance you can live with them before getting this mouse. The positives as I've listed them are quite positive. I'm guessing and hoping a newer version of this device will be produced that addresses the issues cited above. Until then, I'm using Orthomouse side by side with my non-ergonomic but fast clicker old mouse.Orthomouse will prevent further strain and stop the worst kind of strain on the wrist and index finger from using a scrolling wheel. Too bad it lacks fast responsiveness with regard to the clicks and is therefore a bit of a fumbler when one needs to double-click.

This mouse is not that great. I can't say it has helped because frankly it's not that easy to use. The clicker does require more pressure than I would have expected and I have tried all the extended pieces to find the best combination for me. It takes a while to get use to the stroll buttons and I don't see any advantage in using the buttons on this mouse and the wheel on others. I will keep trying and perhaps be able to upgrade my review at a later time. I cannot recommend this mouse at this time.

The mouse is ergonomic, and has helped to overcome wrist and trigger finger pain associated with traditional mice. The angle of elevation is not as extreme as the Logitech vertical mouse, and hence is easier to quickly adapt to. The thumb based middle mouse button and scrolling paddles are nice, but I wish they would adjust scroll speed based on pressure or repeated paddle clicks. The mouse is almost impossible to use without a mouse pad, because of an irritating wobble resulting from poor build quality. It has nowhere near the appearance of an ~$100 mouse, and is constructed with what appear to the the cheapest possible materials, and more closely resembles a $10 mouse. There appears to be a slot in the base of the mouse to accommodate weight or perhaps for a sister wireless product.There have to be major upgrades in build quality and paddle sensitivity for me to be able to recommend this to anyone.