I need a new mouse. Recommendations?

David,

I have trouble finding a mouse that is big enough to fit my hand. I was thinking about going this route.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-Ergonomic-Optical-Compatible-EM500GPL/dp/B00008KWWF/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1342439867&sr=1-1&keywords=large+mouse

or

http://www.amazon.com/Evoluent-Vertical-Mouse-Right-Handed/dp/B00427TAIK/ref=pd_cp_pc_1

Been using this for a while now.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003TG75EG/?tag=hyprod-20&hvadid=15473202699&hvpos=1o1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=20536288542081802654&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&ref=asc_df_B003TG75EG

Batteries last forever.

I LOVE my Microsoft Natural Wireless Laser Mouse 6000.  It takes a little bit to get used to it, but now I can't live without it. 

Wow, Charles... You weren't kidding! I feel like I could rule the world with that first one... or improve my score in Space Invaders. The Laser 6000 looks good.  

I also have a Logitech 510 but it didn't track well. At least Amazon is good about returns

Hi, David

I'm a long-time fan of this kind of mouse:

Lower-end:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Trackball-Sculpted-Provide/dp/B007S6HQ6K/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342492120&sr=1-12&keywords=logitech+trackball+mouse

Higher-end:

http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Trackman-Wheel-Optical-Silver/dp/B00005NIMJ/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1342492120&sr=1-3&keywords=logitech+trackball+mouse

I find the trackball allows me to zoom about the place very easily with my thumb and it keeps my arm in one position, reducing some of the repetitive strain.

Used on a mousepad with a wrist-rest -- and where you don't actually put your wrist but, rather, the heel of your hand -- my arm is less fatigued at the end of the day and my hand has much less of a "claw" kind of feel to it than with a traditional mouse. Once my arm is in a comfortable position, it more or less doesn't move during a single work session.

In fact, this afternoon I'm off to the office supplies store to buy another one of these mice for my desk at work!

Hope that helps,

Leslie

Personally I grew rather fond of a trackball mouse.  Once you got using your thumb, the overall control I had was a lot better. Granted they aren't for everyone and I do have the mouse Kate suggested; it's pretty nice.

• Logitech Wireless Trackball Mouse
• Logitech Wireless Trackball M570 Mouse

Here is another thought. I actually got my keyboard and mouse at the same time from Costco and you may be able to get a better deal if you buy the mouse and keyboard together.

Here is a cool option. If you are into computer games, try a gamer mouse.

Gamer Mouse

Here is a better option. Why don't you head down to the local Best Buy, Microsoft Store, Mac Store, Best Buy and try out the mouse first hand. Sometimes I have found that you can get a better feel for what you want if you test drive them.

Hope that helps,

James

Kensington Slim Blade trackball--can't live without it. You have to like trackballs, though.

https://www.kensington.com/en/ae/4493/k72327eu/slimblade-trackball