VerticalMouse 4 Right Wireless

The media could not be loaded.  Bought as a replacement for an older Evoluent 3. I tried the 4 but sent it back. I'm using it on Linux Mint so none of the fancy stuff works, nor is it needed. The extra width on the sculpted base is an improvement. What is greatly annoying me though, after a week of continuous use is, the noise the buttons make when you take your finger off them. They vibrate with a "twang" because they're too thin and flexible. This is due to the suction from your finger being released as you take your finger off the buttons. It occurs on the top and bottom buttons only. It's driving me nuts.When I first used it, I found the shiny plastic finish on the thumb rest sticky if you have any perspiration on your skin at all. I've got use to that now, but the noise gives the impression it's a cheap and nasty bit of kit. It's certainly not cheap!

I realised I’d bought this mouse 6 years ago when coming back to look at another one for work since I’ve now moved to working from home.Prior to getting this mouse I’d used a variety of high quality Logitech mice and this just blew them out the water. Firstly my RSI has not returned since I shifted to this, in fact the old twinges I used to get prior to the RSI after extended mouse use haven’t made an appearance either. I’ve used it extensively for PC gaming including FPS (most recently Doom Eternal) without issue and it’s been a pleasure to use. It’s precise, responsive, DPI is easily adjustable and all the buttons are easy to access.I have one of the cheaper vertical mice for work but only be to cost. I’d happily use this mouse full time for everything.For the sake of balance it’s worth noting I have quite large hands. My wife tried this and actually prefers one of the cheaper mice. That said it’s no contest for me.

This mouse has been an absolute Godsend ! I started suffering from RSI and tried this. I must say it too about a week to get used to it. I am 3D styling so I sit in front of a computer for about 38 hours per day and I use all three butttons. On a normal mouse I use the index finger for the left mouse button and the middle finger for middle mouse button (or scrolly) and right button but with this I had to get used to using index for left, middle for middle and the ring and pinky for the right. (you can install the drivers so that the buttons are configured like a normal mouse but Ive found that this method utlises my fingers better so Ive stuck with it) Like I said it took about a week to get used to but I cannot stress how much of a difference it has made to my life. I can work all day with absolutely zero hand, wrist finger, muscle or any other pains or complaints.The only reason why I have not awarded this product a full five stars is because after about four years the left mouse button sensor became faulty and when I clicked on it once it behaved as if it had been clicked multiple times. I contacted Evoluent but did not receive a reply. Seeing as there is nothing that can compete with this mouse I just bought another one. I do use my mouse a LOT, a lot more than an average mouse is used so I guess it has suffered but it just doesn't feel as robust as a Microsoft mouse. If/when this one breaks I will buy another one.Another great bonus is that a lot of people are amazed at the appearance of the mouse and often ask questions about it, they assume that I must be really good at my job (which I am) So it has the potential to provide many fascinating conversations, or if you can't be bothered to do any work one day you can just squint your eyes slightly and look towards one of the top corners of your monitor while tapping the mouse. You'll look like you're thinking about a very complex mathematical equation and the tapping will draw attention to the mouse so everyone will just look at you and think 'Wow, I wonder what time that handsome guy's gonna solve the meaning of life'

A good quality product and I can understand that it's good for people with wrist problems. My own issue is tennis elbow, add to that I have large hands - I found that this mouse did not ease the TE and despite being the largest size Evoluent, it was still a tad small for my hands.Another issue for me is that the right-click function isn't the click-bar immediately below the scroll wheel (see pic), but the bottom one and as that was my little finger resting point, I was continually right-clicking unintentionally. possibly it can be re-programmed, but as the mouse was nmot helping my TE I decided to return without further ado.It's well made, the clicking is soft touch and gentle so you can inadvertently click too much, but you do get used to the lighter touch. It isn't cheap by any stretch, so I'd only buy if I knew it would ease a physical condition (and if that's a wrist problem, I would suggest checking the "Penguin" mouse - better IMHO).Four stars though for a good product.

I have used Evoluent mice both at work and home for over 15 years, both wired and wireless, and previously they have proved effective, comfortable and reliable. However as other reviewers have stated this latest generation seems to have lost the reliable part of the equation. This was my home mouse so not used as regularly as my work mouse, however after only a year the left mouse button has become intermittent, sometimes not working and others "bouncing" so it double clicks on a single press. I have contacted Evoluent and they don't seem to care. This is a premium priced item and I expect more - I will not be buying Evoluent again.