using a wacom tablet as a mouse to reduce RSI

has anyone else tried this. I've had this tablet for about a month, i have mixed feelings to the point i want to resell it.

it have the graphire 4, it even has a mouse mode, it took a bit to get used but doesnt seem to help with my problem too much. double clicking and right clicking are a bit clunky and i have to hover on the pad, i thought it was going to be to opposite that i had to touch the pad to move it around, but instead you only have to touch the pad when selecting or dragging.

the position of my hand is more natural but i think the fact i have to keep the pen at a minimal distance puts strain on the hand-forearm.

should i give it more time or just move on to something else?

 

I never liked the graphire series, the intuos always felt smoother and better, although I haven't tried the recent ones.

Normal 'double clicking' was done just by tapping the pen twice. Hover with the pen to move the mouse without making contact. I didn't find this produced any more stress than using a pen, but writing with a pen is known to cause RSI too.

Maybe try out the multi-touch Bamboo tablet. They're like 50 bucks and returnable. Never tried one, but maybe it's pretty good.

What are you using it for exactly? Editing, drawing, or just surfing?

 

Maybe look into a very big touchpad or a tablet that works with a finger pen addon.

Something like this - Amazon.com: Fingerworks iGesture Pad: Electronics

 

i use it for surfing, doing excel work, a lot of things. I don't do any drawing or photoshop work. but as i said it sounded like a more natural way to move around the cursor. I think the hovering part is what adds more stress. I have to look into the bamboo but i suspect it would be similar.

i might have to try this out, it has some good reviews. thanks! at this point i am desperate for anything.

 

I have the Bamboo pen and touch, I got it because of RSI too. It does help, though it doesn't get rid of it completely (but good enough for me). I actually stood and stared at it at BestBuy so long that one of the concerned employees came over to ask if I need help. I got it after I was told I can return it after 2 weeks (IIRC) without restocking fee, so I got it.

It's pretty cool, it has multi-gestures like scrolling using two fingers and stuff. I don't use the pen much, partly because I'm afraid of wearing out the tip (they do provide some extra). Lately the problem has been that my fingers tend to get clammy, and so the tablet hasn't been as sensitive. But overall I'm happy with it.