"Handshake Mouse" - Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4

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Knowing The Facts about the "Handshake Mouse"

The patented shape of Ergonomic Evoluent Mouse 4 supports your hand in a fully upright handshake position that eliminates forearm twisting. Mouse 4 is the newest, improved version. Many users said earlier models relieved their hand, wrist, or arm pain.

An ordinary horizontal mouse requires your forearm to twist away from its natural position.

SIZES and VERSIONS: The newest version (Vertical Mouse 4) is available in Right-handed, Left-Handed and Small-size. Note: The Purple model is the Small Right Handed Mouse (To View the Sizing Chart, Click on picture thumbnails at the top of page). Choose your version at checkout. Also available wireless for the right hand (See Vertical Mouse 3 Wireless page).

Save your Hands and Work Pain Free!

The grip is the same as an ordinary mouse, just turned sideways into a handshake position. Many users said they got used to it very quickly.

The Vertical Mouse 4 does not move sideways when clicking with normal force because the thumb naturally opposes the fingers. Pointer control is as accurate as any other good mouse when the pointer speed settings are properly adjusted.

All 6 buttons are easily operable without contorting your fingers. The button force is light for easy clicking, but still firm enough to avoid accidental actuation.

A small lip on the bottom edge prevents the little finger from rubbing the desk.

NEW FEATURES of the newest version - the Evoluent Vertical 4:
- more contoured shape to better fit users' hands
- the option to change cursor speed without changing your grip on the mouse
- a sleep mode to conserve notebook battery power.

The Evoluent Vertical Mouse is the only approved ergonomic mouse of University of California at Berkeley. The Evoluent Vertical Mouse was evaluated in 2007 by a team at the health services clinic in UC Berkeley, including medical doctors, physical therapists, ergonomists, and administrators. It was found to be comfortable and easily adapted to, and the Evoluent mouse promotes a neutral wrist and forearm posture. It is the only vertical type mouse approved for staff use within UC Berkeley and for sale in the campus store.

The Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4 is designed to encourage an arm neutral position, much like a handshake. (Click on small photos above.) Many users find this completely eliminates their wrist pain.

By comparison, an ordinary mouse twists your forearm into an unnatural and uncomfortable position- especially if you spend long hours at a computer. A small lip on the VM4 keeps your little finger from dragging on the mousing surface.

The Evoluent Vertical Mouse features 6 easily programmable buttons which can function differently in different programs. (Click on small photos above to view.) For example, you can program the same button to mean "double click" in one program and "back" in another.

The vertical mouse is sized to fit most people comfortably; your thumb opposes your finger action so the mouse doesn't move sideways when you click the buttons.

Evoluent VM4 Mouse Features

Six programmable buttons with 59 selectable functions each, plus special features such as:
Vertical scroll- press a button and drag the mouse to scroll with greater precision and control than the scroll wheel
Auto click- automatically perform a double click by pausing the pointer
Click lock - press and hold a button momentarily to simulate continued pressing without holding down a button
Plug and play - these ergonomic mice include drivers for all 6 programmable buttons in Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7; driver for Mac OS X 10.4.5 does not offer programmable button features without Shareware drivers from the Evoluent web site
Repositioning- The vertical mouse can be repositioned without moving the pointer: simply tilt it slightly to disable tracking, then slide it without moving the pointer

Special Evoluent Vertical Mouse VM4 Functions (XP Pro, XP Home, Vista 32 only)

Speed toggle- cycle among up to three pointer speed settings with a keyboard shortcut or mouse button; for example: a high speed for ordinary tasks, and a slow speed for graphic design work
Auto click- automatically perform a single or double click by pausing the pointer, and it includes an adjustable time delay for activation
Click lock- press and hold a button momentarily to simulate continued pressing without holding down the button with an adjustable time delay for activation
Break Reminder- visual and/or audio alerts to remind you to take a break

Evoluent Vertical Mouse VM4 Specifications

Gaming grade infrared sensor tracks more accurately on more surfaces than a laser sensor
Variable resolution, from 800-2600 dpi, can be changed easily by moving a switch located on the side of the mouse (offers 2600, 1800, 1300 dpi - most mice are 800 dpi or less)
Optical scroll with detents (clicks)
Small lip on lower edge keeps your little finger off the mousing surface
Programmable buttons allow for different functions in different programs
Completely new electrical design and new internal mechanical design for improved fit and feel, as well as improved reliability
6.6ft long cord with USB connector
Dimensions: 3.15" W x 4.45" D x 3.03" H

Evoluent Vertical Mouse VM4 Compatibility

PC Compatibility

Includes driver for Windows XP Pro, XP Home and Vista 32 for programming all six buttons
Does not require driver- the Vertical Mouse 4 still has basic functionality without it
Uses USB port only- not compatible with PS2

Mac Compatibility

Allows for two buttons (left and right click) and a scroll wheel in OS-X 10.4.5 or newer without a Shareware driver available on Evoluent web site
Requires USB port

Linux Compatibility

Incorporates all six buttons in XFree 4.0.1 or higher and Knoppix Linux 3.9 or higher without a driver: left click (top), right click (middle), middle click (bottom), middle click (wheel) and right click (thumb)
Requires USB port

Unix Compatibility

Not compatible with Unix

Choose your version at checkout below. Available in Right-handed, Left-Handed and Small-size. Note: The Purple model is the Small Right Handed Mouse (To View the Sizing Chart, Click on picture thumbnails at the top of page).