Buyer's Guide

Entrepreneur, Dec, 1999 by Jill Amadio

Another company that has researched the muscle strain and discomfort that result from mouse use is Animax International, which has developed a joystick-style model called Dr. Mouse. "A joystick places the wrist in a neutral, upright position that removes pressure from the median nerve in the wrist and helps to prevent the pressure and swelling attributed to mouse-based carpal tunnel syndrome," says Bill Handel, national sales manager for Animax. Dr. Mouse has a top rocker button for left and right control, and a third programmable button on the shaft for scrolling.

Choosing the fight mouse can mean the difference between low and high productivity. Taking time to assess the pros and cons of each can benefit not only your work, but also your health.

Jill Amadio is a freelance writer in Newport Beach, California, who has covered technology for nine years.