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    Hands hurting

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by djk21108, Jan 5, 2007.

  1. djk21108

    djk21108 Notebook Consultant

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    so im using my new gaming laptop
    dell e1505
    im a first time laptop owner

    i find when i play counter strike it really hurts my wrist to use the wasd

    any hints?
     
    djk21108, Jan 5, 2007
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    External Keyboard? Wrist pad?

    It could just be that you need to give yourself some time to adjust to the new, flatter, keys.
     
    vespoli, Jan 5, 2007
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    you can use a keyboard and wristpad, you can change the keys to something more comfy for you, or you can play for short periods of time with breaks of doing other things where you use your wrists a lot
     
    foosa123, Jan 5, 2007
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  4. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Perhaps adjusting the position of the notebook would help as well. Even a cooling pad or notebook pad may help change the angle.

    But I think you'd be best off with an external keyboard or even one of those gaming pads.
     
    chrisyano, Jan 5, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    The external keyboard sounds like a good idea; try one of the Microsoft ergonomic ones; I have the 4000 hooked up to my desktop and it is extremely comfortable:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16823109148

    Is the problem with your hand or wrist? I have problems with my left wrist. Using a proper typing position is critical. Use Google to get results.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jan 5, 2007
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    Carpal Tunnel syndrome?

    Use an external keyboard as suggested above. Also do hand exercises (small circular motion) and massage your hand regularly to relieve the pain
     
    BENDER, Jan 5, 2007
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  7. Gator

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    Or you can go for the most obvious solution of all and adjust your controls for the game to something you're more comfortable with. :)

    My suggestion for you my friend:

    E-forward
    A-left
    F-right
    D-back

    Adjust the other keys as needed. There's no reason to twist your appendages into weird shapes and angles if there's no need to.
     
    Gator, Jan 6, 2007
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