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A Wacom tablet, years ago, when I was working in the graphic arts.

Compared to a mouse, the change in my daily ergonomics was astounding, because using a mouse would hurt my entire arm. When I switching to a tablet (using a custom mouse mode), the mouse click was replaced by tapping the tablet which saved my entire career. Although, fast-forward 10 years, now I do full-stack programming, so I don't use it anymore.

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Similar to my case. I have an old Wacom Intuos, and have slowly been doing less Python/Java and spending more of spare time re-learning how to use the tablet. Might even buy a new one, although looks like other brands caught up and their hardware/drivers work as well as Wacom's.

+1 for wacom tablets. Been using them for around 10 years instead of mice, for the ergonomic benefit. Portable, and cheap (bamboo series 2nd hand). Last several years each, too. Also native Linux support.

Would be interested to learn more about you're experience. I'm suffering from some RSI, so I'm thinking a pen tablet could help - I've already tried every type of mouse out there.

Two questions: 1. How do you scroll ?! 2. What Wacom tablet do you recommend?

FYI-- The Wacom's are highly customizable. Even for the right-mouse-click I prefer hold and tap on the stylus than the default hover-and-tap. I would also get rubber stylus add-ons to make the stylus itself thicker to hold more easily.

Some Wacom's come with a scroll wheel. Some double as touchpad, so it can quickly be used as a touchpad.

I was using the medium, non-pro Wacom's (Bamboo) and these were just as good as the pro versions. Also, it is a great entry point than jumping full-in to the higher-priced models.

Not the person you're replying to, but I have a bit of experience with tablets. Scrolling is usually handled by 'grabbing' the page, usually by pressing a button on the pen. I bought the Wacom Bamboo, and it can double as a large, medium quality trackpad. Might be enough variety for your RSI.

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