Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 Right
Product Info
Avoids forearm twisting for comfort and good health*
The patented shape supports your hand in an upright neutral posture that generally avoids forearm twisting. Many users, including medical doctors, ergonomists and physical therapists, said the Evoluent VerticalMouse provides superior comfort and even relieved their wrist pain.*
The VerticalMouse 4 is the latest generation of the well-known Evoluent mouse. The uniquely patented contoured design transforms the traditional palm down mousing position to a vertical handshake position which offers increased comfort for many users. A number of improvements were included in this 4th iteration including a larger flange along the bottom of the mouse to prevent the user's fifth finger from dragging on the desk. The thumb rest has been improved to provide even more comfort and reduced grip force requirements over earlier versions.
Performance based improvements include an easier-to-access pointer speed control button on the side of the mouse allowing the user to select between Extra Low, Low, Medium and High, giving users the ability to select the degree of precision they require for each task. An additional thumb button can also be assigned once a driver is installed.
The standard VerticalMouse 4 is available in both right and left-handed models, and comes in a dark grey housing with silver buttons. A small version of this mouse is also available only in a right handed model, and is easily distinguished as it has a black housing with purple buttons. If you are unsure which size of Evoluent VerticalMouse to get, these general guidelines should be useful:
Users over five feet and seven inches in height (> 5'7" [170 cm]) should order the regular-sized mouse (VM4R). Users under five feet and four inches in height (< 5'4" [162 cm]) should order the small-sized mouse (VM4S). For users between these two heights, either size of mouse may be suitable depending on other physical attributes
* The statements herein apply to some current or past users of Evoluent VerticalMouse, but since everyone is different, Evoluent makes no claim or representation that the Evoluent VerticalMouse will prevent, cure, or mitigate any medical condition, disease, injury, pain or discomfort for all users.
Features
Comfortable and easy to use
The shape is thoughtfully sculpted for uncompromised comfort and easy-to-reach programmable buttons. No finger contortions are needed to operate the buttons.
Adjustable laser sensor
Pointer speed controls on the side allow convenient adjustment without even releasing your grip from the mouse.
Improved thumb rest
The thumb rest has been reshaped to provide even more comfort over earlier versions.
Pointer speed indicators
Top mounted LEDs show through the chrome thumb rest to indicate selected pointer speed including extra low (XL), low (LO), MD (medium), to high (HI).
Now two thumb buttons
A new bottom thumb button provides greatly extended functionality when used with the included driver.
Lighted Evoluent logo
The logo is pure eye candy. The illumination turns off when the system is in sleep mode to conserve notebook battery power.
Extended lip prevents rubbing
An extra wide lip along the bottom edge prevents the last finger from rubbing the desk.
Powerful and intuitive driver
Evoluent Mouse Manager for Windows provides extensive but easy to use functionality for 6 buttons through a simple and intuitive interface.
System Requirements
Windows:
- Includes driver for Windows XP, Vista and Win 7 in 32/64 bit for programming all 6 buttons. The driver is not required. The VerticalMouse 4 still has basic functionality without it.
- Freeware driver for other Windows versions at www.highrez.co.uk/downloads/XMouseButtonControl.htm (Evoluent has no business relationship with this vendor.)
- USB only; not compatible with PS2 adapters. May be compatible with some USB KVM switches but it is not guaranteed.
Mac
- Basic functionality in OS X or newer without a driver:
- Shareware drivers are available at www.boastr.de/ www.plentycom.jp/en/steermouse and www.usboverdrive.com for programming the buttons. (Evoluent has no business relationship with these vendors.)
Linux
- Basic functionality without a driver.
Unix
- Compatibility unknown.
Specifications
| Mouse | Vertical mouse, Right-handed |
|---|---|
| Buttons | 6 buttons, including scroll wheel button Pointer speed controls |
| Scroll Wheel | Yes |
| Tracking System | Laser |
| Resolution | Adjustable, Extra low, low, medium, high |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Interface | USB |
| Mouse Length | 4.375" (11.1 cm) |
| Mouse Width | 3.5" (8.9 cm) |
| Mouse Height | 3.15" (8.0 cm) |
| Mouse Weight | 5.29 oz (150 grams) |
