Maxell ErgoMotion Mouse Is Really Just A Joystick

Maxell ErgoMotion Mouse UPDATED. If it ain’t broke don’t try to fix it. Apparently, Maxell never got wind of this saying and has decided to fix, or should I say has attempted to fix the computer mouse.

The ErgoMotion Mouse forgoes the standard laser or optical tracking sensor, and instead replaces it with a joy stick like experience. To move the mouse pointer forward or backward, left or right you simply lean the mouse in that direction, much like a joystick. Unfortunately, and according to Laptop Mag, leaning forward was a challenge and usually resulted in the left and right buttons being inadvertently clicked. Sliding the mouse around on the desk only relocates its physical position and we imagine that having your hand lifted inches above the desk would lead to rapid fatigue.

Update: Checkout our Smartfish Ergomotion mouse review.

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Grew up back East, got sick of the cold and headed West. Since I was small I have been pushing buttons - both electronic and human. With an insatiable need for tech I thought "why not start a blog focusing on technology, and use my dislikes and likes to post on gadgets."

jo
I would like to correct you on how the mouse is actually used. Yes it does have a pivot much like a joystick does, but no that is not what moves the cursor. It requires the same movements as a regular mouse to move the cursor, however instead of you conforming to it (as with a normal rigid mouse) this mouse conforms to you! It helps create a more fluid movement that will in turn reduce fatigue. A good test is to take an ordinary mouse and move it around for a couple of minutes and then switch over to the Maxell mouse. You will feel a huge difference in the amount of force required to move the ErgoMotion Mouse
Peter_stever
I just bought the mouse and like “Jo” says, it is a regular mouse. The original post by Christen da Costa should be removed. It has no relevance to the actual product. I find that my forearm, baby finger, and thumb slide on the table instead of the weight of my arm being transferred to my wrist/lower palm as with a regular mouse
Peter_stever
I just bought the mouse and like “Jo” says, it is a regular mouse. The original post by Christen da Costa should be removed. It has no relevance to the actual product. I find that my forearm, baby finger, and thumb slide on the table instead of the weight of my arm being transferred to my wrist/lower palm as with a regular mouse