The mouse market has very little to offer when it comes to true ergonomically-sound navigating solutions—oversaturated by out-of-the-box computer mice and keyboards. Many consumers merely accept the crappy plastic device they're given bundled with computers, but if you find your wrist slowly suffering from the daily grind of mousing around then consider the Hippus HandShoe Mouse ($129 direct). It may look like a clunker, but it will cradle your hand like no other. Design The HandShoe comes in three sizes to conform properly to your hand's length. I received the medium model, which measures 7.5 by 5.5 by 2.5 inches (HWD) and weighs 15.2 ounces. Its size makes it a bit of a space hog, so you'll likely have to keep this unit at home. The entire mouse is constructed of matte black plastic. The structure cradles your entire hand from wrist to fingertips, and helps to prevent your hand from gripping or holding the sides of the mouse like you would a standard one; ultimately causing strain. This form factor creates a more relaxed navigating experience. However, the structure isn't as neutral a position for your hand and wrist as the Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 ($99.95 direct, 4.5 stars) is (i.e. a vertical handshaking position), placing your hand in a vertical position as if reaching out for a handshake. But the HandShoe Mouse has a form factor that is less intimidating for new ergonomic users.
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