It took me a while to get used to the Magic Mouse. For the first week or so, I kept a USB mouse handy and generally didn’t use the Magic Mouse all day. By now, I’m totally hooked on it, but I have found that when I use the Magic Mouse all day my right hand can feel sore since the way I position it over the Magic Mouse is so different. Have you noticed this?
We personally haven’t had problems with the Magic Mouse’s ergonomics, but it is a weirdly shaped little thing, and it doesn’t really shock us that not everyone would find it comfortable for long periods of use.
Bulk up your Magic Mouse and give your achy hand a break.
Fortunately, a product exists to fix this--and delightfully, it’s called Magic Mouse, Fixed ($12, mmfixed.com). It’s a chunk of silicone for you to rest your hand on, leaving your fingers free to perform the “magic” gestures. A small suction cup at the bottom lets you stick it to your Magic Mouse without adhesive and keep it from sliding around. Give it a shot; it might be just what your hand needs.
david.winchester
August 05, 2010 at 8:28pm
must be holding it wrong because i've never had hand cramps while using it. and the last time this was posted that thing only cost 10 bucks!
