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Best Mobile Computing Options For People With RSI?

Posted by Soulskill on from the scream-at-people-until-they-type-what-you-want dept.

gotfork writes "Several years ago I injured my wrists while typing at a poorly set up desk. I am now greatly recovered, and can work at a desktop computer for several hours each day as long as I wear wrist braces. I have avoided using laptops in the past because both TrackPoint-style pointing sticks and touchpads create a lot of strain on my wrists, but I'm ready to give it another shot. Is my best option a stylus-based convertible tablet/laptop (such as the Lenovo X series) or are there any lighter-weight devices that have ergonomic inputs?"

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  1. Anonymous Coward by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    It takes common sense to realize you are using a "poorly set up desk". If you couldn't figure it out the first time and make the appropriate changes I'm not sure how much luck you'll have this go around at it. Everyone has a scapegoat for their own ignorance these days.

    1. Re:Anonymous Coward by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Perhaps, but it evokes little sympathy from me. It's like the smokers who say, "I'll deal with cancer when it comes." 40 years later, they say, "Oh my god I'm such an idiot. I'd do it all over again if I could." OP? "I know this is uncomfortable, but work needs doing! [3 years later.] I'm such an idiot. I'd do it over again if I could."

  2. Mice, no thanks. by hatten · · Score: 0, Troll

    Input devices and GUI's are for pussies, install linux, learn how to use the text terminal and go with programs that can be exclusively controlled by the keyboard.

  3. Re:my RSI analogy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    That was the worst explanation I have ever read. I have no clue what RSI is like from reading that entire post. All that I gathered from this is that RSI sufferers play with matches and sometimes burn their houses down (except for the ones who have tile floors). What the fuck, my fucking brain hurts. I am not even kidding, please do not ever explain anything to anyone... ever.