TECKNET Ergonomic Mouse, 4800DPI Wireless Vertical Mouse
TECKNET Ergonomic Mouse, 4800DPI Wireless Vertical Mouse 6-Button Silent Mouse with 5 Adjustable Levels DPI, 24 Months Battery Life Optical Wireless Mouse for Laptop, PC, Mac (Grey)
Silent Mouse
The silent mouse is ideal for quiet environments such as cafes, and produces almost no clicking noise which minimizes interruptions and disturbances.
Amazing-Mouse
Wow, this is an Amazing Mouse.
I didn’t know a small mouse could make a huge difference to the speed up the work.
I’m loving it. There is no second thought.
Fantastic
Bought this mouse for work since using a my laptop’s touchpad from 9 to 5 was just not great. The TECNKET mouse was a nice change, had a bigger range of motion and my wrist wouldn’t cramp up either. Easy to transport in my work bag, too.
Very good
I use this mouse as my remote control to use the PC at the living room. It’s really good, I use it from quite a distance and it never failed so far. One of the best mouses (not for gaming) I bough
Easy to get used to using.
It’s easy to get used to using. The only thing I found is it’s really sensitive to movement and if you move it slightly you miss the target you need to point the mouse at. There are buttons on the side and this seems to tone down the issue. The mouse has a nice feel to it too. The other thing I would say is using a mouse mat with wrist rest didn’t work for me, so I’ve gone back to using a mouse mat which is just flat. Overall it’s a good purchase and wireless so even better.
very good ergonomic desig
It was arrived on time, the support department was very helpful, I receive a replacement in no time when I had some problem with the item.
I am Happy over all
Smooth acting
This is certainly value for money. I own a few separate types and this seems to be the best by far. It is much better than some of some of the named brands. I am unable to comment on long term usage.
I’ve been on the hunt for the best vertical mouse for a slightly larger than average hand, as most are designed for the smaller hand (I have no idea why) – most of the larger ones tend to be wired, and that just gets annoying
This is maybe my 8th or 9th vertical mouse, and while it its well in the hand and feels nice to use, I initially thought it had the similar technology that Logitech use in their MX Master mice, that if you leave it alone it’ll power off, but once you move it it’ll wake up… this was a game changer for my mice as having to click (or right-click to avoid accidental clicks) to wake got frustrating… the problem is that it doesn’t have this, instead, the mouse is “awake” ALL OF THE TIME!!!
I suppose this might seem like an advantage, which is it for use, but DEFINITELY isn’t for battery life – I’ve just had to replace the batteries after THREE WEEKS OF USE!!! This means Id end up using around 35-36 AAA batteries per year, which is rediculous!
I’m DEFINITELY going to find another mouse as this battery life is beyond terrible, which is a pity as it’s not a bad mouse apart from tha
Having been used to using a “standard” gaming mouse for more years than I care to remember I wasn’t sure how I would feel about switching to an erganomic mouse as my go-to for use as a work mouse but I am very glad I gave it a go!
I’ve worked with computers for years in my personal and professional life and do spend far too much time tapping away on a keyboard or clicking a mouse. I’ve used an erganomc keyboard for years and really feel the benefit once I have to revert to a standard keyboard but haven’t taken that plunge with a mouse, until now.
My job revolves around the computer so my hand is usually holding a mouse 6ish hours a day, I noticed that my wrist and thumb would start giving me pain every now and again, nothing serious but enough to notice. I had tried compression gloves which eased the feeling but didn’t cure the symptom and that lead me looking for an ergonmic mouse. Now, I’m stingy so naturally I did not want to spend a fortune and after reading many reviews and eliminiating a number of big names such as Logitech, Microsoft and Anker I went with Tecknet (from whom I also own a bluetooth laptop mouse).
The first few hours of use with the mouse felt odd, not in a bad way, simply that it is different to holding a standard mouse as one might expect. I’ve now been using the mouse for three months as I write this and I have experience no pain in my wrist or thumb since and colleagues have even been pursuaded to purchase one of their own after seeing mine when in the office.
Setup is as simple as plugging in the USB dongle, adding a couple of AA batteries (some good rechargables will do well, three months in and I’ve not changed them yet) then you are all set to click away in comfort.
Overall it is a no-frills comfortable and easy to use mouse, absolutely give it a go!
Well I’ve been using this for 14 months now after having TWO Anker equivalents die on me in just over 12 months! I’d had enough of the failing Ankers so decided to try this as well as the Hama equivalent. The mouse has been faultless and I’m still on the original batteries! I’ve had no issues with the DPI switching either as other’s have mentioned. It works on most surfaces too, whereas the Anker knock-offs I’ve tried don’t. The only slight issue for me? I’ve had to have the DPI setting on the top setting which seems to equate to the mid settings of most other mice, so if you like a really high DPI, i.e. very sensitive settings then perhaps look elsewhere. In terms of comfort, as a person who is well used to vertical mice, it’s as good as any and I use it for 8 hours a day sometimes as part of my job with no issues. I would also add that the buttons have a good feel to them, i.e. not too hard to get a response like cheaper versions, and not too soft to accidentally press them.
I have to say, without a doubt in my opinion, this is the best value wireless vertical mouse on the market. It does what all the others do for a lot less in price. By the way, the Hama is top notch too but obviously more expensive.
Lastly, a word on all of these rubberised soft feel mice. They all take time for your natural hand ‘oils’ to sink in to be at their ‘grippy’ best, so if they feel a little slippy at first, stick with them, they get better believe me!
Nicely designed though a little heavy. Great value for money
Having recently injured my right hand (a non-computer related injury), I have decided to be proactive and improve the ergonomic setup in my office. A vertical mouse seemed like a no-brainer and, having read many reviews, I decided to give this Tecknet mouse a chance — at worst, it would a very small financial loss!
The mouse is very nicely designed, fits my hand like a glove (?) and it’s clear that the company had taken great care in designing and making it. Apart from anything else, they took several measures to extend battery life and although I have only used the mouse for a week, I believe them that the 2xAAA batteries may last 18 months.
In fact, the only bad thing I can say about it is that it is a little difficult to move. A mouse is meant for movement and this, partly on account of its shape and partly because of its weight is slightly harder to move than most regular mice (I have used hundreds of mice over the years). Thus, precision moves are a little harder than with a good traditional mouse. So far, it’s not been a major problem for me (I used it a little with Inkscape) but I imagine gamers and designers might want to take this into consideration. All in all though, it’s a a very useable mouse.
Good first ergonomic mouse
First things first, I’m in no position to evaluate the battery life, since it’s only been a couple of weeks. However, what I would say is that it has made the experience of using my computer a whole lot more comfortable. I’m no longer feeling any pain on my wrist, like I did with my standard mouse. I’ve got medium-ish hands (my thumb cannot really reach the far corner of my S8+, which is a large phone), and it fits rather snugly. The DPI switcher is handy. So are the buttons for going back and ahead. One other thing is that although from the pictures it may seem like it lights up, the accents are there just for show; there are no lighting effects (other than when you turn it on – it displays a faint red light from the inside which then turns off). Another issue I have with the mouse is that while the instruction booklet says there is an intelligent power saving feature in which the mouse automatically goes to “sleep” after three seconds of non-usage (to wake it up the user just needs to click a button on it), in practice it never actually goes to sleep and only did that the first time I opened it. That may affect the battery life. Otherwise, I like the mouse till now – the design is understated and mixes with the environment nicely, and the scroll wheel has a nice feel to it, and overall it feels sturdy (I’ve even dropped it once on a carpeted floor, nothing happened to it). The texture is also nice – it’s made of plastic but the makers have made an effort to make sure it feels good. For the price, I don’t mind the small quibbles (considering this is cheaper than almost all of the competition). It’s a great first ergo mouse.
I bought this on a punt based on the reviews saying it was surprisingly good for the money. It is that! This gets you a really great-feeling ergo mouse. You’ll probably want to install xmouse to configure it – I didn’t see any custom software driver for it. Haven’t really stressed it on games yet, the most I noticed was that the laser res probably needs to be higher so you don’t have to move it as much – though technically ergo mice encourage arm movement in order to be ergonomic! The thumb click buttons are not suited as alternatives for left-clicking (something I look for due to a twitchy index finger). It shuts off itself an awful lot, you have to right-click to wake it quite frequently, which I think would be how the battery life stays good on it (it has a nice-sized on/off button too, though you feel you don’t need it). I’ve found reception to be average – most micro usb receivers can’t seem to make it past the interference from a screen, so you will want your receiver on the right side of your laptop. It is a very light mouse, so won’t strain your wrists too much flinging it about, but that could equally be a sign that it won’t last that long either being thrashed. Whilst this might not be as solid or luxurious as other mice, it gets the job done of being a budget ergo mouse enough to compete with mid-range ergos.
Addendum 1.5 years later: It’s still going in mostly good working order. I’m amazed actually by how clean it’s managed to stay, just a little dust on the ends of the buttons. Battery life has remained consistently good, you just have to right-click (a null action) all the time to wake it. What hasn’t stood up as well to the rigours of time is the mouse wheel, as with a lot of mice it must be said, it suffers from slip so doesn’t always detect the movement particularly if it’s fine movement (I’ve tended to push slightly from the top and I’ve noticed if you push slightly from the bottom it is still working). I have had problems with using it with gaming. I play sims a lot, and the amount of detailed movement will strain your wrists. So I am knocking it off a point for that. For anyone looking for alternatives that solve some of these issues – do consider the Evoluent VerticalMouse D, though it’s a lot heavier, and there’s always the 3M ergo mouse which remains unbeaten, in my view, at ergonomics.
I bought this mouse as an alternative to the more expensive Evoluent mouse, which, by the way, is excellent. Both are vertical mice, which means that your hand is actually in a natural position when using it. This means that there is no stress or tension on the muscles in your forearm, which means less stress overall, and it minimises the risk of nerve injury or repetitive strain injury. In my case, using a vertical mouse also helped me to completely recover from a nerve injury which stopped me driving and also resulted in me having to take time off work. This is part of the solution – keeping your keyboard as flat as possible and making sure that your wrists are not angled upwards (if necessary by rising the height of your chair and using a footstool for your feet, so that your keyboard is lower will also help). Try getting rid of any wrist rests, as they tend to make your wrist angle upwards, putting stress and strain on those muscles and tendons. It worked for me – I have been pain free for over three years now. I have been a huge fan of the Evoluent mouse for this reason, and when it broke and I needed a replacement I saw this and decided to give it a try as it is a fraction of the price of a new Evoluent. I am so glad that I did. Note, that this mouse is for RIGHT-HANDED use. I don’t know if there is a left handed version, but they are not interchangeable. The mouse has a USB dongle, which is stored underneath the mouse when not in use. When I first put the dongle into the computer it didn’t work, but a re-start of Windows sorted that problem out immediately. The mouse actually feels more comfortable than the Evoluent, if that is possible, as that is one of the best mice I have ever used. This TeckNet mouse has a soft, rubberised, smooth feel and fits my hands perfectly. The sensitivity was spot-on straight out of the box, and the cursor is smooth and responsive. For full disclosure, I work in the field of disability and often recommend equipment to people using computers. I will be purchasing these as the first choice mouse to try in future, a) because of the tremendous value, b) because it is as good as the Evoluent and c) because your hand is supported in a natural position which will minimise injury. Absolutely recommend this product. You will need 2 x AA batteries for the mouse as these are not supplied.
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