Need a Recommendation on a TrackBall

[davruns]

Can someone give me some recommendations concerning TRACKBALLS or any other "more ergonomic" input devices for that matter. I get bad shoulder pains and have tried many positions with no avail. Thanks

[rcastillo]

trackballs may or may not help. Shoulder problems are primarily caused from reaching to the pointer, be it a mouse or trackball.

You may want to first consider a mouse bridge
http://www.safecomputing.com/deskraisers.html

You should also invest some time to learn keyboard shortcuts instead of using the mouse for everything (unless you already do this).

If you still want to try a trackball, visit a computer store and try some out. They should all have some sort of return policy. Also consider pointers such as touch pads or the DeskStick. Visit InfoGrip for a bunch of pointing options; they offer a 30-day money back guarantee
http://www.infogrip.com/category_view.asp?option=pointing

RCastillo, OTR, ATP
Occupational Therapist
Assistive Technology Practitioner

[ZrEo0]

what kind of track ball do u want? 1 that u use ur thumb, or use ur fingers?