An Oversize Mouse
Technology should fit your needs, not the other way around. At least that’s the sentiment behind the ergonomically designed Switch Mouse, which can stretch and tilt to fit your hand.
The size is intended to mitigate wrist injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by incorporating a built-in palm rest and encouraging users to move the mouse with arm motions rather than the more vulnerable wrist muscles. The device can even be stretched using a ratchet like internal extender to accommodate larger hands so that fingers fall properly on the mouse buttons. Also, in an attempt to prevent repetitive stress injury, the underside of the Switch Mouse has a V-shaped bracket that tilts the pointer at a 45-degree angle to keep one’s wrist as straight as possible and minimize probation. Better still, the bracket can be set for left- or right-handed users. Just don’t expect it to feel natural the first time you use it. Discouraging bad but ingrained mouse habits can take some time.
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Created by Human scale, which makes adjustable keyboard and monitor supports, the $120 Switch Mouse is about 30 percent bigger than a typical mouse.
