Contour Design Rollermouse Red trackpad wired

An ode to the Rollermouse Red

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What if we agree to start working healthier today? That we want to be a bit more productive, show less absenteeism, but don't really want to put too much effort into it. Then you've landed on the right page. Want to know more? Read on below.

Why the Rollermouse Red trackpad mouse?

Given what the Rollermouse can mean for your workplace, it is relatively unknown. Strange, because it possesses a number of features that your current mouse can only be jealous of.

Perfect placement

The Rollermouse sits directly in front of you, between you and your keyboard. So you don't have to reach out your arm to operate the mouse. It provides more relaxation while working, thereby reducing the risk of RSI complaints.

The Rollermouse Red can do the same as your current mouse. You can control the cursor with it, and it features a very extensive array of useful buttons. You operate the mouse using the bar found at the top of the trackpad.

How to operate it

By 'rolling' the bar, the cursor moves vertically; by sliding it, it moves horizontally. Thanks to a special mechanism on the sides of the Rollermouse, you are not limited in your horizontal movement. The Red's bar is a further developed version. It is thicker and has rubber dots, allowing you to move it with extreme precision.

The mechanical left mouse click has been replaced by a virtual one, which simply means it takes less effort to click. The rolling and sliding of the bar are registered by a dual laser, further increasing precision. It analyses your movements and adapts to your working style.

The Red Rollermouse is complete thanks to all its buttons and associated functions. Of course, the scroll wheel is also present, allowing you to easily navigate through pages. The functions per button can be seen in the image below.

This is what makes the Rollermouse so good

The common problems with a normal mouse lie in two things: its placement relative to your keyboard and relative to you. The mouse often bumps against the keyboard, preventing precise work. If you then place it further away, more pressure is created on the arm and shoulder, which can lead to complaints.

The Rollermouse sits directly in front of you and does not move. All the functions you need can be performed with minimal effort. This way, complaints are counteracted and prevented.

Get the most out of it

What a trackpad primarily has over a normal mouse is its accessibility. It sits directly in front of you, allowing you to operate it with both hands. This reduces the workload on one hand. Of course, you always have a preference for a certain hand, but the Rollermouse enables you to take over certain functions with the other hand.

For the demanding user

For the experienced user, the bar on the Red can also be used as a left mouse button. By means of an easy combination of buttons, you can adjust the sensitivity of the bar. The feedback volume can also be adjusted. Since the bar can no longer be pressed mechanically, the Rollermouse makes a sound when you press the bar. This way, you know you are using the left mouse function.

Connect the Red seamlessly to your keyboard

To ensure a good connection between the keyboard and the Rollermouse, keyboard risers are included. These risers are adjustable, allowing almost any keyboard to be seamlessly connected to the trackpad. Below you will find an image of a keyboard riser.

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To make the Rollermouse even more to everyone's liking, Contour has developed additional downloadable software. By downloading these drivers, you can assign functions to the buttons yourself. Furthermore, the Mac download ensures that the copy & paste buttons work. You can find them here.

2024 update

In spring 2024, Contour gave a fresh update to a large part of their product range, including the RollerMouse Red. A number of well-known advantages, such as the large and structured roller bar, programmable buttons, and adjustable settings, have naturally remained. The update concerns a number of changes in production and design;

How happy will my body be with this?

Pros and Cons

•  Also a wrist rest
•  Very effective against shoulder complaints
•  With convenient shortcuts
•  Can be used with both hands
•  Adjustable button functions
•  Not easy to carry

Brief specifications

Product features

•  Prevents RSI complaints
•  Ergonomic design
•  Centrally placed
•  Features 6 buttons and a scroll wheel
•  Large ribbed rollerbar
•  More buttons for extra functionality

What's in the box?

•  1 x Rollermouse Red
•  1 x Wrist rest
•  1 x Wrist