PC Magazine - USA (2020-08)

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As you’d expect, that makes the mouse a bit unwieldy to
use. Given the general maneuverability issues inherent
to vertical mice, though, it doesn’t feel like a huge issue.
Because of the upright grip, it is harder to aim a vertical
mouse with pinpoint accuracy—the sensor is no longer
aligned with your palm, so the movement isn’t quite
as intuitive.


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small search bar or icon may takes extra corrective
movement from time to time. For the most part, it
doesn’t impede everyday activities, such as using
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precision work with creative apps such as Adobe
Premiere and Photoshop. I’ve never used a vertical
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reason to think twice about making the switch, unless
you’ve started to feel RSI symptoms such as pain and
numbness in your mouse hand.


The vertical
shape reduces
stress on the
muscles in
your hands,
making
it very
comfortable
to hold.
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