Perfit Mouse Optical

by Contour Design Inc.

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The Perfit Mouse Optical from Contour Design is an ergonomic mouse designed for workstations that require above average clicking or cursor movement. The contoured shape of the PMO ‘perfectly fits’ your hand, no matter what size it is or whether you are right- or left-handed. This ‘perfectly fitted’ mouse allows the hand to easily control the basic functions of the mouse while reducing any fatigue that would otherwise result from constantly using a uniformly shaped or ambidextrous mouse. With the PMO, the mouse is meant to perfectly fit your hand, not your hand the mouse. This design principle is just good ergonomics put to effective use.Highlights include:

Multiple sizes for both left and right hands (to see a hand-size chart, click here).
Sculpted elevated buttons
Thumb support with integrated scroll wheel & two position rocker switch
Elevated wrist support
Multiple platforms
Programmable software

Ergonomic Benefits

Reduces Pronation - There is a notch on one side in which to place your thumb, and the mouse slopes downward on the opposite side. This puts your hand at a 20° angle, which is a more natural position for your hand.

No Need to Grip - This design means that the force of gravity on the hand alone provides all the control required to move the mouse; there is no need to grip the mouse.

Reduces Pain and Force of Clicking - The tips of the fingers should hang over the end of the mouse slightly, which allows the user to click with the base of the first segment of the finger - meaning the user is not bending, hovering or lifting up the finger, resulting in approximately 1/10th of the muscles required to perform the clicking action. Because the fingers are not poised in preparation to click, the 'clicking' fingers remain relaxed, outstretched and supported at all times.

Features

Multipe Sizes for both Left and Right Hands: The Perfit Optical Mouse is available in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large for the right hand and Small, Medium and Large for the left hand. To determine which size is best for you, click here.
Sculpted Elevated Buttons: This enables the hand to remain open with the fingers extended in a ready position for quick button activation. Buttons are elevated and shaped to reduce excessive load on the fingertips.
Thumb Support with Integrated Scroll Wheel & Two Position Rocker Switch (Perfit Mouse Classic Plus (PMO5) models do not have Scroll Wheel): The 2 position side rocker switch uses very light touch internal switches and are designed not to require pinch force to activate. The switches "click" with a very slight forward or backward motion of the thumb. The switch 'rocker' is rubber coated and textured to provide maximum grip, with little effort.
Elevated Wrist Support: Reduces pressure on the wrist by keeping it off the desk top. Maintains a straighter wrist alignment and minimizes Lateral Deviation. Balances the hand in a neutral, tilted posture. Prevents static grip by allowing the hand to rock freely.
Multiple Platforms: The Perfit Optical Mouse support both PS/2 and USB connections, providing support for the majority of currently assembled and older computer systems.
Programmable Software: Programming software for PC and MAC is avaiable for download and allows customization of the Perfit Mouse Optical to accomplish tasks faster and easier.

PMO vs. CMO:

Reasons to Choose the PMO over the CMO	Easier to slide your hand between Mode 1 and Mode 2 usage, easier to clean / sanitize.
Reasons to Choose the CMO over the PMO	Less likely to slip your hand back off the mouse by accident and be forced to 'grip' the mouse, less potential for grip force

Ergonomic Research on the Perfit Mouse Optical by Contour Design Inc.:

April 1, 2000	US West study of the Contour Perfit Mouse reveals a 48% reduction in pain after 3 weeks of use. - Click here to read the Presentation of Preliminary Data from IIE Applied Ergo Conf.
March 14, 2000	3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference US West study compares the ergonomic benefits of the Contour Perfit Mouse to a Cirque Touch pad and Logitech Mouse in Call Centers presented at IIE conference. - Click here for more.
1998	10 Different Devices are evaluated including touchpads, trackballs and mice. - Click here to download a Major Semi-conductor Manufacturer Study.
1997	Contour Success Story in Silicon Valley Chevron, Silicon Graphics & EORM get Pro-Active with the Contour Perfit Mouse in their ergonomics programs -Click here for the entire story
1996	ISO 9241-9 Ergonomic Testing The following is an exerpt from the Study done by Global Ergonomic Testing, comparing the Contour Mouse with the popular Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse. "...significantly less muscle effort and postural deviation from neutral occurred with the Contour mouse. In addition, the Contour mouse was significantly more positively rated for ease of use, comfort, and design."Click here to download a condensed version of the report.

Images (Click on any thumbnail to view larger image)

Perfit Mouse Optical	Perfit Mouse Optical - no scroll wheel	Perfit Mouse Optical - right and left handed models and sizes	Perfit Mouse Optical - proper hand positioning, front view
Perfit Mouse Optical - proper hand positioning, side view	Contour Design Sizing Guide

Technical Specifications

Depth (front-to-back): Small: 5.25" (13.3 cm)
Medium: 5.75" (14.6 cm)
Large: 6.0" (15.2 cm)
Extra-Large: 6.5" (16.5 cm)
Width: Small: 2.75" (7.0 cm)
Medium: 3.0" (7.6 cm)
Large: 3.25" (8.3 cm)
Extra-Large: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
Height: Small: 1.7" (4.4 cm)
Medium: 1.8" (4.7 cm)
Large: 2.0" (5.1 cm)
Extra-Large: 2.1" (5.3 cm)
Cord Length: 73.0" (1.85 m)
Hand Sizes: Small: under 6.75" (17 cm)
Medium: 6.75" - 7.5" (17 - 19 cm)
Large: 7.5" - 8.25" (19 - 21 cm)
Extra-Large: 8.25" and above (21 cm and above)
Colour: Mouse housing in white
Scroll wheel and rocker switch:
- Small: Purple
- Medium: Red
- Large: Blue
- Extra large: Green
- Included in the Box:
  - PMO or PMO5 mouse
  - CD
  - Quick Start Guide
  - Plastic cord manager (adhesive)
- Compatibility: Please refer to these tables
- Drivers available: PC: Windows users can use Mouse-X Button Control software from HighRez
  Mac: Mac OS X
- Interface: USB (USB to PS/2 adapter available upon request)
- Warranty: 1 year

Models

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Model #	Description
PMO-S-R	Small, right, with scroll wheel
PMO-M-R	Medium, right, with scroll wheel
PMO-L-R	Large, right, with scroll wheel
PMO-XL-R	Extra large, right, with scroll wheel
PMO-S-L	Small, left, with scroll wheel
PMO-M-L	Medium, left, with scroll wheel
PMO-L-L	Large, left, with scroll wheel
PMO5-S-R	Small, right, no scroll wheel
PMO5-M-R	Medium, right, no scroll wheel
PMO5-L-R	Large, right, no scroll wheel
PMO5-XL-R	Extra large, right, no scroll wheel
PMO5-S-L	Small, left, no scroll wheel
PMO5-M-L	Medium, left, no scroll wheel
PMO5-L-L	Large, left, no scroll wheel