[Hidden-tech] Looking for used laptop

[Matt Lampiasi]

Along the same lines: i switched to this some months back and it 
virtually eliminates problems from traditional mice (no wrist and very 
little finger movement) -  but much like the general recommendations 
other people have given, even with this improper posture and setup can 
still aggravate things.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-EM500GPL-Ergonomic-Mouse-EM500GPLLARGE/dp/B00008KWWF


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> If you are having trouble with mouse stress as well, I'd highly 
> recommend the Vertical Mouse (http://evoluent.com/vm3.html or 
> http://evoluent.com/vmouse2.html).  It takes a little getting used to 
> (a day or two) but it is an order of magnitude more comfortable than a 
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>> Thank you so much to all who replied to my question.  I truly 
>> appreciate all the perspectives and suggestions. 
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>> My thought was just as Melinda said, that a laptop would allow me to 
>> work in different settings and positions, thus reducing the same 
>> repetitive stress.  I seem to have mouse stress as well as keyboard 
>> stress (which by the way developed while using an ergonomically 
>> designed, split keyboard).  I've heard both the pen and the roller 
>> ball mouse recommended.  I have returned to my conventional keyboard 
>> for the time being, holding it on my lap (any comments?). 
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>> I keep trying to use the XP speech recognition tool, but I get 
>> impatient because of all the (rather funny) errors.  Perhaps Dragon 
>> would serve me better, Peter?  I will also experiement with the 
>> ergonomic suggestions.  Now, if only I can stay conscious enough to 
>> maintain an aligned and relaxed posture.  Today, my remedy was to 
>> take a brisk two-hour walk.  Thanks again.  Naaz
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