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Post by LaFille on Nov 12, 2008 3:57:09 GMT
Too bad it's a wrist thing, it won't even solve it. Stop insinuating those horrible things about our esteemed leader Awww, what a dirty mind distorting purely innocent thoughts!
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Post by Galadriel on Nov 12, 2008 12:10:44 GMT
Don't you think it's time to get yourself one of those voice command computers? ;D
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Post by Alrik on Nov 12, 2008 12:26:08 GMT
Software does the job, too, like Dragon Dictate or so.
OS/2 Warp 4 even had a thing like that shipped ... Far ahead of its time ...
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Post by killerzzz on Nov 14, 2008 17:14:39 GMT
Ooo! Ooo! Elliot! I think I found something that might interest you. ;D I was reading about Graphics Tablets when I came accross this: Apparently, you can get a decently small one (4/5 inches) and use it as a mousepad/mouse. The pens can often come with about two buttons. You basically just tap the pad with the pen to click, and you can use the optional programmable buttons to do your choice of stuff like double-clicking or right-clicking. Here's what one person had to say about using it as an alternate to a mouse: Some other user, though, suggests: And so on...: Some don't like a battery in the pen though (but thats optional): I don't know if you get RSI by writing, but then again, using a pen as a mouse would cause much less strain then writing. ;D It'd probably get some taking used to, especially for gaming, but who knows? Its interesting stuff. I read that a 4/6 inch one that has decently nice graphics features and that is from a good company name (Wacom) can start at around 79.99$ . But if you're only going to use it as a mouse, and/or don't mind different/smaller brand, you could probably get it for much less. Says Wikipedia:So, may warrent some looking into, eh? In any case, get well soon! Killerzzz EDIT: Changed the size/price I mentionned up there; they were wrong.
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Post by peterh on Nov 14, 2008 21:00:14 GMT
Stop insinuating those horrible things about our esteemed leader Awww, what a dirty mind distorting purely innocent thoughts! We're talking about elliot here! A ruthless megalomaniac! Ain't nothing pure or innocent about that
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 15, 2008 13:15:55 GMT
Thanks Alrik & Kaz I'm starting to look into voice recognition software. I still have no right arm, functionally. It's annoying. My PS2 is keeping me sane(ish). That and story plotting...
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Post by Hildor on Nov 15, 2008 15:18:16 GMT
How about plotting evil plans? Might be fun aswell. You only need a white cat and an evil laugh Hope everything will be allright soon.
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Post by peterh on Nov 15, 2008 19:23:39 GMT
Jeez, elliot. Isn't there anything that can be done medical wise? I don't know much about rsi but stil... Get well soon!
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Post by LaFille on Nov 15, 2008 21:55:01 GMT
I gave a small graphire tablet to my father last Christmas for the same reason; it's just like holding a normal pen and much less of a strain than normal mice. The price went down a lot in the last 2 years so it mas become a nice option to almost anyone. You can now get Wacom tablets from big electronic stores like Best Buy (or here Future Shop has occasional good sale prices, in particular). They also include a bunch of software with them that can be worth over the price of the tablet itself.
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Post by Galadriel on Nov 18, 2008 13:06:13 GMT
There's an idea for under your xmas tree Elliot ;D Get well soon, I mentioned that already but you need to find another way if you want to stay online as much as you do now
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Post by Alrik on Nov 18, 2008 15:02:10 GMT
@elliot: I think you should try to keep the arms as long as possible just straight. No bending !
I sometimes have a similar feeling from too much writing on my keyboard ...
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Post by Elliot Kane on Nov 22, 2008 20:45:20 GMT
Back a little. I'll be taking it easy for the next few days, though. Thanks, everyone, for avoiding crises in my absence
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Post by Konrad Flameheart on Nov 22, 2008 21:11:02 GMT
We have managed to Keep Pete and Gal from fighting too much
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Nov 22, 2008 21:19:32 GMT
Meh, I also suggest keeping the keyboard a distance away from the screen so you'll have room for your arms.
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Post by LaFille on Nov 23, 2008 3:18:37 GMT
Welcome back!
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Post by Galadriel on Nov 23, 2008 20:45:53 GMT
We have managed to Keep Pete and Gal from fighting too much You think so? Have you seen Pete lately? ;D
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Post by Alrik on Nov 23, 2008 20:59:05 GMT
Meh, I also suggest keeping the keyboard a distance away from the screen so you'll have room for your arms. Very good idea I think !
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Post by The Sonar Chicken on Nov 27, 2008 21:03:43 GMT
Alrik: When I was using a CRT, I often found myself staring almost face-to-face with the monitor since the resolution was kinda low(1024x768) and that was a bad posture. With an lcd, I can push the screen almost against the wall, set 18 font size minimum and have enough space for my arms. Btw, Gal.. love your new sig!
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Post by Galadriel on Nov 27, 2008 21:53:27 GMT
Btw, Gal.. love your new sig! Thx Sonar, so do I ;D
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Post by Alrik on Dec 1, 2008 19:57:42 GMT
@elliot: How are things going ?
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