My 100 year old mother has never used a mouse. Is this a good choice?
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I am 86 and use both the touch screen and a mouse. Because of arthritis in my hands, I use a Logitech Marble mouse that does not have be moved around. The marble ball moves the cursor and the clickers are not as sensitive to touch. With a regular mouse, it is almost impossible for me to double click successfully.
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Choosing to not use a mouse on this computer would require the user to lean forward constantly. It's not like a tablet that sits comfortably in your lap. I'm happy with this PC, but I would go crazy using it constantly without a mouse.
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They actually didn't package the mouse and keyboard in my purchase. I had to buy from another store. However I did buy a wireless keyboard and mouse and in my opinion it's far better than having wires hanging near your feet.
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Hello, I think she will love it! I'm 66yrs old and enjoyed looking at everything we could find. The Scope is worth every penny. However a serious biology student would prefer a more suitable product. Used for amusement this microscope is perfect.
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It's only helpful if you use the smart tv like browser, etc.. If you plan on using the browser getting an integrated mousepad/keyboad combo is a must. I picked up the Logitech K400r which has a nice mousepad and does a good job..
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The logitech system is good but I recommend something more discreet like a clock radio/ camera combo. Unless there is some legal issue and privacy concerns with the nursing home. Hope this helps.
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I have not tried it, but I have used the USB ports with thumb drives and external hard drives so I would imagine a mouse would work just fine.
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You really do need some one there---How frail is Mom?. I'm not joking. My husband and I went through numerous Maxi rub's. Not because they are bad---but it's the greatest and best gift I ever gave my construction worker husband. We used to do each others backs every night for 1/2 an hour each and it really did the greatest number on our backs. He's passed now and I really realize what a great deal of help that massager was doing for both of us. I miss him---and our 1/2 therapy with that maxi. It would be awkward if it was for your Mom to do on her own. If she had a lower back problem she might be able to "prop" it in a chair and lean against it. If she's elderly it might be a problem. I'm 64 and I bought myself a "Shiatsue" massager (sp). If your Mom has siatica (sp) that might be a problem too. Some women who have Calcium deficiancy in their bones might find this uncomfortable. There are cheap models under a 100.00 out there but they aren't much good---the one that's about 125.00 or so is great---My boss borrowed it and 4 friends---I had to threaten one of those to give it back. They are like a matte that you sit on with a back. The good ones have metal or hard plastic balls in the back part that go up and down---mine can go side to side along the spine---you can also use the remote to hit the button to make it stay in one spot. I love mine---If any of this is too much sometimes a plain old heating pad works Let me know if you need more help-I've had back problems my whole life with a handicap child
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Sure, a laser mouse works okay. (I have a wireless, Logitech mouse.) By the way, this is a great table --- very easy to assemble and I'm not the greatest person with hands-on projects. I'm really glad I got it!
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It would be better to get a small box, perhaps 3" X 3" and fill it with cat litter. The mouse will learn to use it in a week or two. Be sure to change the litter frequently.
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It is only designed for being hands-free, I don't know if it would be good for your mom. But you should also know this is ONLY the headset there is another piece that you would need to make it work properly.
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Absolutely not. Stay far away. It's unbearable to me (26). I would recommend the rpg Mouse Roleplaying (or something along those lines) if any rpg.
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I have never known a mouse to be dependent on any particular operating system, so I would have to say Yes, it would be ok for XP. However it really is time to upgrade your OS because xp will become vulnerable to all kinds of malware and virus's . The mouse, (I bought 2, one for my other laptop) works well.
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It is but the software quality is not up to the same bar the hardware is. Mine stopped tracking consistently after about a year. You can get the same life from a 20 dollar gigabyte mouse and they have models that will fit large hands.
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I'm not sure we haven't used it enough to answer that I'm sorry. I just know I bought this and when I did use it liked it so well I bought my mom one who is 71 and she loves hers easy to use.
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Your mom can use this very easily. I'm 56 and have rheumatoid arthritis, and have no trouble using it. It pushes very easily.
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I bought this item . This would work for your mother if she will respond to your command. If she does not want to respond to your command this item will not solve your problem, This unit is simple to use. Good luck!
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Yes I would recommend anyone to get this its extremely useful; games or applications. I have a mouse with a lot of buttons too but after adding this device into my setup it just completes it! I would say get it, he will like it and for the price you can't go wrong. :)
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This unit came with a remote so you would not need a mouse. Unfortunately for me, the service just did not work as advertised. I returned it.