Wrist Pain Solution RBT Mouse with Three year Warranty
Wrist Pain Solution RBT Mouse with Three year Warranty
I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical of this mouse when I first found it. It seemed kinda gimmicky and pricey. But I'm weeks into using it and it feels completely second nature now. It took me a couple gaming sessions to get to that point for sure, but we're talking within a day or two. And in the weeks since, it has endured the ultimate test: a new league of Path of Exile came out and I've been playing a lot. I also use it as my main driver for work, but that is much less of a stress test than a new PoE league.
My hand/wrist definitely have felt sore sometimes, but in different ways than with a traditional mouse. I think the fact of the matter is that if you play a game for 8 hours straight, your hands will be sore. There's no getting around that. But with the RBT mouse I feel like the soreness is just due to a lack of stretching (which is mostly my fault) and not due to poor ergonomics. I can take a break, stretch out my hand, etc, and I don't really have the stiffness anymore. There have been past PoE leagues where my fingers themselves get sore and I contemplate stopping playing _due to hand pain_. I haven't reached that point at all with RBT yet and I don't see any signs of getting to that point.
I've tried using vertical mice in the past, and I found that having the vector of my clicking parallel to the mouse tracking surface caused me to lose a little bit of accuracy. And ultimately I just could never get used to them. RBT was much easier to adapt to for me.
I haven't even dug into the software/customization yet! Hoping to get around to that soon. Kudos to RBT - I might've finally found my mouse.
Having had numerous surgeries to my right forearm and wrist after a biking accident and an infection of the hardware, my forearm to my wrist in my dominant hand hurts with minimal use and odd movement. I have tried almost every mouse sold on Amazon. Previous to this mouse I settled on two. One was the Penguin vertical mouse which made it easy to move the mouse around and the second a handheld finger trackball mouse that has a laser pointer, both sold here on Amazon as well. They have different mechanics for moving, but they don't truly fix the repetitive strain in the wrist and fingers by clicking like this one does. In addition, with the easily adjustable DPI, I hardly have to move my wrist because it is also very accurate with fine movements.
Pros:
- Looks and feels like a premium mouse
- Don't notice much pain after using this for 8-10 hours!! I normally give up and tire out in 15 mins.
- Adjustable DPI on the fly
- Very customizable with the software
- Easy to move around
- Seems to work on most surfaces
- The seller (who designed this mouse) sent a hand written note requesting a review if I liked it. Very touching, so here it is :-)
Cons:
- High cost. A price point of around $79 would be more approachable to most. $150+ after tax is a high barrier for most to consider, when it looks like a normal mouse. This should be in more peoples hands and be a required standard for mice.
- A little odd to click with a different joint, but becomes normal quickly
- The breathing light function on the mouse with the color to indicate the DPI level can be pretty bright in a room. Unless you need a nightlight, you probably want to turn your computer off at night or use the software to adjust the light, if that is possible. I haven't tried that yet, I just turn off my computer at night.
Alternative: There is none that replicates the clicking comfort with the traditional index and middle fingers. I have found the handheld trackball for around $35 and the vertical Penguin (Large wireless) around $80 to be reasonable ones to give a try and I use both when I want a break. The benefit with the trackball is that you can remap your clicks so that you are clicking with your thumb and way easier to use in your nondominant hand. The vertical mouse is super easy to use in a non dominant hand and you can use different fingers to click than your index.
Hope this review helps someone!
I am not much for adding my 2cents on social media or shopping sites but I feel an obligation to let people know that this mouse works. I am an OT by trade and have spent the past year adjusting everything possible to fix my carpal tunnel. Including keyboards, mouse options, sit/stand desks.... you name it. I've done a complete ergonomic overhaul time and again. I know the stretches, wear a wrist brace at night, use heat, ice and I own an ML830 laser. All gave temporary relief. So, with nothing else to lose, I tried this RBT controller. I have to admit, I hated it at first. It really took some getting used to.... just like the included literature suggested. But I stuck with it... and in less than a week, my pain using the computer was gone. After 3 years of suffering, I was almost convinced surgery was the only option. But as a therapist with prior experience treating hands (although some years ago), I couldn't accept that surgery was the only option (it's only 50% effective anyways). I recommend this to anyone who asks, and even those who don't (especially when I see someone with all the signs). I would not hesitate to try this mouse if you are experiencing hand or wrist pain. I would even recommend it if you have elbow or shoulder pain when using the computer because those problems are often the result of making posture adjustments due to hand and wrist pain. I hope to see a wireless option in the future, but being "attached" to the computer is a small inconvenience vs. pain that is persistent on and off the computer. Great job to the developers!
-Linda
I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical of this mouse when I first found it. It seemed kinda gimmicky and pricey. But I'm weeks into using it and it feels completely second nature now. It took me a couple gaming sessions to get to that point for sure, but we're talking within a day or two. And in the weeks since, it has endured the ultimate test: a new league of Path of Exile came out and I've been playing a lot. I also use it as my main driver for work, but that is much less of a stress test than a new PoE league.
My hand/wrist definitely have felt sore sometimes, but in different ways than with a traditional mouse. I think the fact of the matter is that if you play a game for 8 hours straight, your hands will be sore. There's no getting around that. But with the RBT mouse I feel like the soreness is just due to a lack of stretching (which is mostly my fault) and not due to poor ergonomics. I can take a break, stretch out my hand, etc, and I don't really have the stiffness anymore. There have been past PoE leagues where my fingers themselves get sore and I contemplate stopping playing _due to hand pain_. I haven't reached that point at all with RBT yet and I don't see any signs of getting to that point.
I've tried using vertical mice in the past, and I found that having the vector of my clicking parallel to the mouse tracking surface caused me to lose a little bit of accuracy. And ultimately I just could never get used to them. RBT was much easier to adapt to for me.
I haven't even dug into the software/customization yet! Hoping to get around to that soon. Kudos to RBT - I might've finally found my mouse.
Having had numerous surgeries to my right forearm and wrist after a biking accident and an infection of the hardware, my forearm to my wrist in my dominant hand hurts with minimal use and odd movement. I have tried almost every mouse sold on Amazon. Previous to this mouse I settled on two. One was the Penguin vertical mouse which made it easy to move the mouse around and the second a handheld finger trackball mouse that has a laser pointer, both sold here on Amazon as well. They have different mechanics for moving, but they don't truly fix the repetitive strain in the wrist and fingers by clicking like this one does. In addition, with the easily adjustable DPI, I hardly have to move my wrist because it is also very accurate with fine movements.
Pros:
- Looks and feels like a premium mouse
- Don't notice much pain after using this for 8-10 hours!! I normally give up and tire out in 15 mins.
- Adjustable DPI on the fly
- Very customizable with the software
- Easy to move around
- Seems to work on most surfaces
- The seller (who designed this mouse) sent a hand written note requesting a review if I liked it. Very touching, so here it is :-)
Cons:
- High cost. A price point of around $79 would be more approachable to most. $150+ after tax is a high barrier for most to consider, when it looks like a normal mouse. This should be in more peoples hands and be a required standard for mice.
- A little odd to click with a different joint, but becomes normal quickly
- The breathing light function on the mouse with the color to indicate the DPI level can be pretty bright in a room. Unless you need a nightlight, you probably want to turn your computer off at night or use the software to adjust the light, if that is possible. I haven't tried that yet, I just turn off my computer at night.
Alternative: There is none that replicates the clicking comfort with the traditional index and middle fingers. I have found the handheld trackball for around $35 and the vertical Penguin (Large wireless) around $80 to be reasonable ones to give a try and I use both when I want a break. The benefit with the trackball is that you can remap your clicks so that you are clicking with your thumb and way easier to use in your nondominant hand. The vertical mouse is super easy to use in a non dominant hand and you can use different fingers to click than your index.
Hope this review helps someone!
I am not much for adding my 2cents on social media or shopping sites but I feel an obligation to let people know that this mouse works. I am an OT by trade and have spent the past year adjusting everything possible to fix my carpal tunnel. Including keyboards, mouse options, sit/stand desks.... you name it. I've done a complete ergonomic overhaul time and again. I know the stretches, wear a wrist brace at night, use heat, ice and I own an ML830 laser. All gave temporary relief. So, with nothing else to lose, I tried this RBT controller. I have to admit, I hated it at first. It really took some getting used to.... just like the included literature suggested. But I stuck with it... and in less than a week, my pain using the computer was gone. After 3 years of suffering, I was almost convinced surgery was the only option. But as a therapist with prior experience treating hands (although some years ago), I couldn't accept that surgery was the only option (it's only 50% effective anyways). I recommend this to anyone who asks, and even those who don't (especially when I see someone with all the signs). I would not hesitate to try this mouse if you are experiencing hand or wrist pain. I would even recommend it if you have elbow or shoulder pain when using the computer because those problems are often the result of making posture adjustments due to hand and wrist pain. I hope to see a wireless option in the future, but being "attached" to the computer is a small inconvenience vs. pain that is persistent on and off the computer. Great job to the developers!
-Linda