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'Any fool can be uncomfortable', as the old army saying goes, and it's certainly easy enough to find yourself aching after a lengthy tour of keyboard and mouse duty. But it doesn't have to be like that. To mark RSI Awareness Week, we've compiled a roundup of alternative input devices that you could use to reduce your chances of getting RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury). Why not choose a more ergonomic keyboard, a better pointing device than the mouse -- or even speak directly into your PC? Read our reviews to find out which product will suit you best.

Check ZDNet UK's RSI Special Report for all the news, advice, reviews and downloads you need to stay healthy and free of Repetitive Strain Injury.

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Wacom Graphire3 Studio XL

Wacom Graphire3 Studio XL

This graphics tablet is excellent for its primary purpose, and also has distinct ergonomic advantages as a more general input/navigation tool. It carries a hefty price tag, though.
16 Feb, 2004 9 8.3 £179
Nokia SU-1B Digital Pen

Nokia SU-1B Digital Pen

Nokia’s slimline Digital Pen does everything expected of it and more, offering both Bluetooth and USB connectivity.
13 Jan, 2004 7.7 8 £129
Logitech io Personal Digital Pen

Logitech io Personal Digital Pen

Logitech’s io Personal Digital Pen aims to achieve what sounds impossible: taking notes on paper, and having them instantly transformed into usable PC-based information.
21 Nov, 2003 7.5 6.8 £149
Logitech DiNovo Media Desktop

Logitech DiNovo Media Desktop

The DiNovo Media Desktop is the ultimate desktop set for media fanatics, but its sky-high price tag is hard to swallow.
10 Nov, 2003 8.2 8.3 £170
Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro

Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro

Regular touch typists will get the most out of this product. Pay attention to your desktop layout to avoid other ergonomic problems, and you should be able to do a lot of work comfortably.
18 Feb, 2004 7.8 7.4 £59
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 7

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred 7

Significant improvements to Dragon NaturallySpeaking make it the premier speech recognition system at present. Accuracy scores in the high nineties will be the norm rather than the exception in most cases.
8 May, 2003 8.3 8.8 £127
ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10

ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10

ViaVoice 10.0's improved speech engine makes it a mandatory upgrade for current customers, and the best choice for anyone new to speech recognition.
31 Jan, 2003 8.5 6.1 £80
HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100

HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100

Despite its quirky clip-on keyboard, this system is still one of our top tablet choices for the office or the home.
5 Feb, 2004 7.8 9.2 £1729
Acer TravelMate C111TCi

Acer TravelMate C111TCi

Acer’s TravelMate C111TCi squeezes more into its small frame than any convertible tablet, making it one of the best in its class.
12 Nov, 2003 7 8.6 £1158

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Any thoughts on this device:

http://www.pyxlpoint.com

This is a two handed input device currrenlty being developed.

via Facebook 25 August, 2006 17:36
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