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My wrists are hurting me. It's probably because I'm getting carpal older, but I also have tunnel from years of bad posture and ergonomics. I've been using the wrong kind of mice and keyboards since I started working from home. It couldn't have come at a better time.
I have never used a vertical mouse before, but it feels like an apt entry point into the world of better ergonomics. I had a wrist pain before I called in this mouse for a review, but it got better after I switched to the Lift from another mouse. The G305 is a solid wireless mouse, but I had to face the reality that it was not something I could continue to prioritize without increasing the toll on my body.
I don't have to give up on ergonomics with the Lift's cute colors and modern style. I really look forward to sitting down with the Lift to get away from it all. It gives my fingers more room to breathe. The $70 vertical mouse is not resistant to finger grease. I have to figure out a way to clean it.
The new vertical mouse is cute, but not for everyone.
The new vertical mouse is cute, but not for everyone.
The Lift mouse is a sibling of the MX mouse and comes from solid stock. The Lift is more comfortable for smaller hands because it is smaller. It comes in a variety of colors, including rose, which you can see here. There is a specific model for left-handed people.
Quiet left and right click buttons are not something I would consider a selling point for this peripheral. The mouse is perfect for its ergonomics because they are so soft when you press them. A small button beneath the scroll wheel and a clickable scroll wheel are other buttons. Two thumb buttons are pre-programmed to be forward and back for browsing.
The mouse is easy to use on most surfaces. I used the Lift on a fabric desk mat, but you will have to use a toothpick to clean the crevices on the bottom of the mouse. There is gunk collecting there from my weeks of use.
Since you are cradling this thing all day, you should prepare for a shadow of hand grease that will appear after weeks of use. I eat at my desk. I cradle my face when I think, and I wear tinted moisturizers, so it seems inevitable. I didn't notice it was happening until I sat down to write the review. I want to figure out how to get it off.
I'm still struggling to get traction on the dirt on my peripherals, despite the helpful page on cleaning them from Logitech. I checked with a friend of mine who is a gadget reviewer and they noticed a film on their review unit. The issue is that half of the mouse is made of rubber, so it is like a bonding agent. I didn't see much of a difference on the mouse's matt half.
The thumb and forefinger are the hardest parts of the review unit to clean. Since this is a vertical mouse, you will find that your movements are more concentrated, rather than flicking your wrist left and right. It feels like you are drawing a large picture with a tool.
It took me a while to get used to it. I regretted it when I first laid my hands on it, because it was a different sensation than I was used to. I started to feel more comfortable using a mouse like this after about a week.
It's like moving a pen on aWACOM tablets. Every little twist of the wrist will translate on screen, and it works best with small movements. I like to use the Lift for general browsing and work purposes, but I still find it a little limited when I need to adjust a menu item in a program. I wouldn't use this mouse for gaming and would instead use the wired one from the original offenders of my carpal tunnel, the Logitech G203.
In the past, I have reviewed several different Logitech peripherals. I am confused about which of the company's many apps I should use to get what I want. I have six apps on my Windows machine that I use to control my devices. They include the G Hub for their peripherals, the Capture for my webcams, and the Options for adjusting other keyboards and mice. I have to use the Logi Bolt driver and Logi Options+ for the Logitech Lift.
The amount of programs is confusing. I already had the Logi Bolt software installed when I reviewed the Logitech POP Keyboard, so I didn't get the prompt to install Logi Options+.
I like the look of the Logi Options+ software, and it's easy to click on parts of the mouse I want to modify. Unless you adjust the settings in Options+, the left and right mouse click buttons won't affect the speed of the scroll unless you press it. You can change the speed in percentage points. The lift can reach a maximum speed of 4,000dpi. You could use it for gaming.
The Lift will have up to 24 months of battery on one AA battery. It has been a month since I connected via the Bolt receiver. You can use the Lift to switch between three different computers at the same time.
I was inspired to move things around my office because of the Logitech Lift. I swapped out the tiny desk for a larger standing one that adjusts by crane, and switched to a better keyboard and keycaps. Things are getting better, but there is always room for improvement. The physical act of moving my arm around the desk to control my computer means I'm taking the pressure off my wrist, even though the Logitech Lift hasn't eliminated my pain.
The Lift won't appeal to everyone. Larger hands seem to have a harder time adjusting to the Lift, its size, and where the buttons are relative to where the fingers land, compared to smaller hands. It has been a boon to my productivity and comfort in my work-from- home lifestyle. It comes in a color that matches the rest of my desk.
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