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Wednesday May 24, 2006
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 I've concluded that besides my love for LEDs, ergonomic products have also entered my list of favorite tech products.
The Hoverstop Sym 8-3 is an ergonomic computer mouse that detects whether or not your hand is actually on the mouse. Why is this useful? To rest your hand when the mouse is not in use. I've already scored a Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000 at work, but don't have an ergonomic mouse, and I can see why one would be beneficial. I don't know how many times I'll be reading an article online or checking my e-mail, and my hand will be on the mouse, even though I'm not even using it. Then the edge of my palm starts to feel numb and gets all red from resting on the mouse for so long.
The Hoverstop is intended to alieviate all of that. Set to 800 DPI, it includes a built-in sensor and a timer counter. If you're not using the Hoverstop for more than 10 seconds, it vibrates to remind you to take your hand away and rest, man!!
The Web site claims that this system can relax you up to 25 times an hour. It doesn't need any special software; just plug it into the USB port of your computer.
The Hoverstop sells for $89.99 on ThinkGeek.com.
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May 24, 2006 8:12 PM
I can think of more than a few friends who are suffering from RSI who might use something like this, especially during long hours playing World of Warcraft. :) Seriously though; it looks like a quality mouse with decent resolution that also serves a good purpose. Maybe I should pick one up for the office!
May 25, 2006 10:37 AM
I wish the design/shape was ergonomic. An ergonomic design positions the hand and wrist in a more comfortable position which means that you don't have to move it. See some examples here: http://www.ergonomictimes.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
May 26, 2006 6:24 AM
What a great idea! .. when I saw this I immediately thought, this is what ergonomics is truly about. As far as I am concerned ergonomics is about the usability of items and how it impacts the health and safety of the user. Posture is important but most important is the fact that you have continious muscle tension when you do computerwork. The best way to avoid problems is by frequently relaxing those muscles, and Hoverstop allows you to do this while you work. And I think the shape and other features also show more ergonomic value than you would initially think. I do not have severy pains or problems, yet I use my computer a lot at work and at home and nearly every day I can feel it. But I prefer a straight forward mouse that I can use both left and right, and I know that our IT department would never support anything different. In my opinion, a great product.. I have found a video on their website that explains why you should take these breaks.. worth while checking out at www.hoverstop.com. I am getting one of these for sure!