Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't exist anymore?

Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by anexprogrammer on Saturday May 14, 2016 @04:33AM (#11695112)

Logitech Mouseman+

(http://2a.zol-img.com.cn/product/117_500x2000/44/cepKXmRt1Cs...)

Best ergonomic mouse ever made. Fitted my hand perfectly. The extreme slant looks terrible but works far better than every handed mouse I've used in the 20 years since. There was a matching trackball if you preferred that.

Unlike every modern Logitech mouse made it did not break after a short life. It was thrown away because it was old school marble instead of laser. Lasted years in great condition.

Use that design with modern sensor, sell me one for £150, I'd buy it.

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by zamalek on Saturday May 14, 2016 @06:20AM (#11695436)

My best mouse has to be the Microsoft Explorer. Smooth as ice. Sadly, the quality of optical sensors seems to be regressing.

I've recently been using the Razer Naga - the optical sensor comes close and it fits perfectly in my hand - I barely notice that it's there. It's worth a try if ergonomics is important to you. YMMV, my ergonometrics aren't the same as yours.

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by RantyDave on Sunday May 15, 2016 @04:21PM (#11702559)

Microsoft make one with an admittedly less extreme slant but slanted none the less. Really surprisingly good...

https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/products/mice/sc...

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by starquake on Saturday May 14, 2016 @06:06AM (#11695390)

Have you tried the Logitech M500? https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6qYHapP52IA/maxresdefault.jpg

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by anexprogrammer on Saturday May 14, 2016 @09:18AM (#11695973)

I haven't. That looks quite close, but still fairly flat.

The mouseman had the left mouse button perhaps an inch higher than the right. Net effect is your hand, wrist and forearm settled at a 30-45 degree angle, pretty close to the natural rest position. That;s the bit I miss - it was really comfortable for long use.

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Re:Ask HN: What's the best tool you used to use that doesn't... by random778 on Monday May 16, 2016 @09:16AM (#11706029)

I use the MX500. Had it for 12 years. Took it apart two years ago and washed the plastic parts in dishwashing liquid, still good as new - only the black background of the logo is worn.

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