Adesso ATP-400UB - Browser Cat, 2 Button USB Touchpad for PC and Mac,Black

I've been using addeso's mouse pad's for over 20 years. Sadly I can't find better as they only last about a year before the cable, right at the base of the pad frays. This one flaw means I never get more than a year out of what is a fairly expensive mouse pad. If you are handy with soldering, you can cut out the bad part and give it a bit more life (see online tutorials) but for most this is not in the cards. There is one other problem in that the mouse will stop working if you get any kind of fluid on your fingers while using it. keep a cloth around to keep your fingers clean. If it acts up just pull the usb plug to reset it.

As a user of Adesso touchpads for going on over 5 years, I believe this review is long overdue. In one sentence: This touchpad is awesome! I used to use traditional mice for browsing and computer work, but years ago, my wrist pain (could be carpal tunnel, who knows) grew so bad that even the softest click mouse caused me great pain. I researched all kinds of mice, and then realized that there was an external touchpad genre which acted like the touchpad on a laptop. This was great news, but many of them were pricey and some were geared towards using a stylus. I just wanted a responsive and economically friendly solution for my wrist pains. I finally stumbled on the Adesso company and their highly rated touchpads. I was skeptical at their reasonable prices at first, thinking this is probably going to be a cheap product that would last months. I was dead wrong! My Adesso touchpad has lasted years without a hitch. It was so durable, in fact, that I bought a second for a different desktop I utilize. But beyond the durability of the product, the best part is the responsiveness of the pad which is a direct correlation to the alleviation of my wrist pain by using it. I don't know where I would be without this product (well, probably paying more for a touchpad that may not work as well or last as long!). I believe for all those with wrist pain this is a godsend. And for anyone who is just looking for a reliable touchpad to supplement (or even flat out replace!) their mouse, this is a great product. PROS: Cheap, Durable, Responsive CONS: None come to mind VERDICT: Buy one! Or Two like I did! You won't be sorry.

I suffer from severe pain in fingers and wrists due to more than 35 years of computer use. I already had 3 hand-surgeries. So I always keep looking for special devices that can distribute the load on my fingers and wrists. I have used many touch-pads earlier, but they were all stamp-sized, making them very inconvenient to use. This one is about 4x5 inches, with the actual touch-pad about 2x3 inches and that is why I ordered it. It turned out to be better than all the touch-pads I have used so far. More easy, more convenient. The manual left and right switches make things easy. Only thing, please remember that no touch-pad is as convenient as a mouse is. However, if you are having repetitive strain injury or anything similar, this one will be a great help.

I ordered this item to help reduce the wrist pain with my portable computer and it does help. Very precise and quality built, it works right away plugged in. I did not install the product driver but could be installed to add on adjustment and choice of set up. Very satisfy with this product.

since i can't use a regular mouse anymore the touchpad is great. i can even sit it in my lap or hold it in my hand to use it. the buttons make a bit of a loud clicking sound but i rarely have to use them. double clicking and right clicking can be done right on the pad.