Posturite Penguin Ambidextrous Wireless Ergonomic Mouse | Rechargeable, Alleviates RSI, Easy-Glide, Vertical Design, PC Computer & Apple Mac Compatible (Black/Silver, Size: Small)

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At the bottom of the Penguin (you need to turn it upside down to see it), is an ON/OFF switch (wireless model only) and a DPI button, with which you can select the sensitivity of the mouse. The DPI can be switched between 400, 600, 800 and 1200. Buttons

The Penguin Mouse is made with BioCote® antimicrobial technology to inhibit the growth of bacteria - making it perfect for hot desking environments. Then you need decide for yourself if you want a wired or a wireless version. Both have advantages and disadvantages, quite obviously, but I’ll state them here again. The wireless version gives you more freedom to move and takes up less space on your desk. It does, however, take up a USB port with the receiver, so you won’t gain a USB port compared to the wired version. Downside might be the loss of connection, which with a wired version never happens, but with the wireless connection could happen occasionally (although I haven’t experienced any issues with it so far). The wireless version needs to be charged regularly. I don’t know yet how often, but it’s a small downside, compared tho the wired version that never needs to be charged. The charging of the built in battery is easy though, via a special USB cable that comes with the device. When I start using the Penguin device, my Apple computer thinks that this is a Keyboard, so I have to cancel the Keyboard Identification process, but the Penguin already works as a mouse, and no installation of any drivers is necessary. I have selected the wireless version, so I need to take the small 2.4Ghz USB receiver which is stored safely at the bottom of the device, and put it in my USB hub. The USB receiver, DPI button and ON/OFF switch and Laser eye at the bottom of the Penguin Vertical Mouse The main ergonomic benefit claimed by supporters of the vertical mouse is that you’re arm is not twisted, but is in a more natural position, as the graph below shows.The vertical orientation of the body is intended to rotate the hand(s) upward and away from the "palm down" posture that traditional mousing devices require. This position can reduce or eliminate the constant tension that is placed upon the tissues and tendons of the forearm when in the common "palm down" orientation. In the picture to the right you can see how the bones of the forearm are forced to twist over each other when adopting a the palm down positioning (i.e. Pronation). This pinches the internal tissue, stretches the membranes between muscle groups, and exerts a constant tension on the tendons that run along the forearm and attached to the outside of the elbow. Over time the constant strain can cause this attachment point to become aggravated, causing the painful condition commonly known as Tennis Elbow, (by the way this is also what happens when using a traditional keyboard - a very good reason the consider finding a keyboard which can reduce pronation while keying.) As mentioned before I selected the Large model, and I must say that it doesn’t even feel that large to me. It’s just right, not too big at all. The Penguin marks a major breakthrough in the battle to beat health problems created when computer users spend too much time handling a conventional mouse. It may seem odd at first for a mouse to be vertical but its actually the most natural position for your hand to be in. When you use a standard mouse your forearm is twisted which places stress on your wrists and can cause strain injuries, a vertical mouse is used in a handshake position, giving you a completely relaxed and neutral posture.

Pointer Accuracy - Pointer control as accurate as with any other high-quality mouse can be achieved.

This feature can also be helpful for people that have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and want to regularly switch working with left or the right hand. With the large button (the bow-tie of the Penguin), switching is instant and very easy. Especially if you have the wireless version and don’t have to deal with the cable on your desk. P indicator light Using a dedicated low-friction mousing surface will reduce the amount of effort required to move the mouse. Desk surfaces are smooth but they are not "low-friction". In fact, most desk surfaces actually increase friction. If this is true, it does seem to make sense. When using the Penguin and looking at my arm, it does indeed seem like a better position. It makes me realise that my wireless Apple keyboard is actually not ergonomically great at all: when switching from the Penguin to the keyboard, which happens hundreds of times during a work day of course, my arm does seem to have to turn a lot. Time to look into one of the more ergonomic keyboards, I will keep you posted on which one I will get. Control The scrolling works by turning the wheel horizontally. That works well although you might want to increase its sensitivity in the mouse settings on your computer, as it is not scrolling very fast in standard setting (but that’s a personal preference).

You have to measure your hand and compare it to the size chart (see below), to know which size is best for you: Small, Medium or Large. If your hand size is in between sizes, I would definitely go one size up and get the bigger version. I decided I needed the Large. Wireless All the way down towards the base of the device is another button, more like a switch, with which you can select if you’re a right-handed user or left-handed user. Making this an ambidextrous vertical mouse, very thoughtful of Posturite (many vertical mice are made for right-handed users only). The idea behind the Penguin mice is to enable users to use both their right and left hands to share the workload and minimise overuse of one hand. The Penguin mouse is also perfect for hot-desking by enabling both left and right handed users to share the same desk and utilise the ergonomic benefits of the mouse.

Your Penguin mouse uses an infrared (IR) laser, which is invisible to the human eye. Still having problems? Ergonomic Benefits Features Images Additional Resources Specifications Usage Tips Models Accessories Speaking of flair, casting our eyes downward, we find that this bonny bird is dressed to impress with a bow tie! Have we ever seen a bow tie on a gaming mouse from Razer or Logitech? No, those guys don’t even try. The famous practicality of penguins shines here, as the bow tie functions as a toggle, switching the mouse between left and right-handed modes. Build quality Wired & Wireless Options: All sizes are available in both Wired and Wireless models. The Wireless models have a rechargeable Lithium battery and include a detachable retracting USB charging cord. There’s not much else in the box than the printed user guide and a charging cable. The charging cable has a USB plug on one side, and a tine round pug on the other side, which fits in the bottom front of the device. I plug it in to charge it. 2.4Ghz Wireless USB micro receiver