Countour Design's UniTrap
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Contact and Other Information
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Manufacturer: |
Contour Design, Inc.
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Description: |
Snap-on shell for Apple USB Mouse
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Address: |
Contour Design Inc.
354 North Broadway
Salem, NY 03079
U.S.A.
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Price: |
US$14.99 at Countour Design
US$13.49 at MacMall
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Telephone: |
800.462.6678 - USA
603.893.4556 - International
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Fax: |
603.893.4558
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Requirements |
Apple USB Mouse
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System Used For Testing |
Power Macintosh G3 All-in-one
ADS Tech USB Port PCI card
Apple USB Mouse |
UniTrap Review
by Michael Munger
The UniTrap is an ergonomic snap-on shell for iMac and Power Macintosh G3 (Yosemite type) owners who need a bigger and more comfortable mouse than the default Apple USB mouse nicknamed the iPuck. It comes in five flavors which match the iMac flavors.
The shell comes in a small box with company information and instructions on how to use the shell with your mouse.
Installation is in three steps. First, we removed the (flavored) plastic sides of our USB mouse carefully. Second, we inserted the mouse in the bottom shell and placed it in the position suggested on the box. Last, we snapped the top shell onto the bottom shell. It is very easy to do if the simple instructions are followed.
There is little documentation with the product and this was intentional from Contour Design, as there is no need for it. Once the shell is snapped on the mouse, it is ready for use. Nothing else to know, and this is why it is so simple.
Ergonomics
The strength of this product is all in the ergonomics. The Apple USB Mouse has been bashed around by an important number of Mac users since the introduction of the iMac and the blue G3. It is too small and it is hard to locate the head and tail because of the round shape.
The UniTrap makes the mouse bigger and more comfortable to use, especially for big hands. The shell allows you to place your hand on the mouse in a position of rest, from fingers to palm. Some people may feel it is a bit thick in the middle, but after a short time, it will feel very comfortable.
Flavors
The UniTrap comes in 5 flavors, and the good thing about it is that all you have to do to switch flavors is to remove the mouse button, take your favorite, and snap it on. It is that simple, and if you switch computers, you can still change the flavor of your mouse.
Conclusion
This product is almost as great as a big ergonomic mouse. The only difference is that there is only one button to click on - as you would expect - given that the UniTrap is a shell. If you are not satisfied with your Apple USB Mouse but do not want to buy an expensive replacement, the UniTrap seems to be the right solution.
Final Score (Maximum score is 5 Gadgies)
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4 1/2 Gadgies
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Pros |
This product is a marvelous and inexpensive way to
make your Apple USB mouse more comfortable to use. |
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Cons |
The UniTrap is very slightly bigger than a standard
mouse, but this is a very minor complaint. |
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