Mouse-hand warmer

"Rob" <> wrote in message
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> L.A.T. wrote:
>> After an hour at the computer, my mousing hand is cold. The room is warm
>> enough, and both hands are on the desk, but my right hand is much colder
>> than my left. I have given up trying to work out why, I'd just like to do
>> something about it. Is there any product specifically for warming
>> mouse-hands? I thought there might be something in the heated pet-mat
>> line but they all seem to be too big and too thick. A heated mouse mat
>> perhaps. Googling is not too helpful. Any ideas?
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> http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009...e-hand-warmer/
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> http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2009/06/...-ends-721.html
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> http://www.amazon.com/ValueRays%C2%A.../dp/B002DWSEHY
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> http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboar...armer-p-2.html

I have ordered a keyboard wrist-warmer and a mouse-hand warmer from
http://www.heatedmouse.info/

A week or two ago I was given an electric throw-rug and was surprised at how
effective it is.
That is what started me on this search for the mouse-hand warmer. I assumed
such a thing must exist, and am grateful to you all for your help.
I will report back when it arrives.

L.A.T. wrote
> Rob <> wrote
>> L.A.T. wrote

>>> After an hour at the computer, my mousing hand is cold. The room is
>>> warm enough, and both hands are on the desk, but my right hand is
>>> much colder than my left. I have given up trying to work out why,
>>> I'd just like to do something about it. Is there any product
>>> specifically for warming mouse-hands? I thought there might be
>>> something in the heated pet-mat line but they all seem to be too
>>> big and too thick. A heated mouse mat perhaps. Googling is not too
>>> helpful. Any ideas?

>> http://mymomsview.com/index.php/2009...e-hand-warmer/
>> http://mamasmoneysavers.com/2009/06/...-ends-721.html
>> http://www.amazon.com/ValueRays%C2%A.../dp/B002DWSEHY
>> http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboar...armer-p-2.html

> I have ordered a keyboard wrist-warmer and a mouse-hand warmer from
> http://www.heatedmouse.info/

> A week or two ago I was given an electric throw-rug and was surprised at how effective it is.

Yeah, just started using one myself this winter.

> That is what started me on this search for the mouse-hand warmer. I
> assumed such a thing must exist, and am grateful to you all for your help. I will report back when it arrives.

I compute from an armchair with my feet up and have done that for decades now.

So I just put the 'mouse mat' which is actually half the cover off a thin A4 book under the
throw with the mouse and get a nice warm mouse hand for free after reading this thread.

TacAN wrote
> Trevor Wilson wrote
>> Rod Speed <> wrote

>>> I use an electric throw for heating myself, its not USB powered.

>> I bought my mum one of those a couple of years ago. Fabulous. It has slashed her home heating bill.

> I would hope that it is powered through a step-down voltage ie: 240 down to say 12 or 24 volts.

Nope, the electric blanket isnt either.

> Cooking in your own juices at 240 volts is not nice. ;-\

I've never had that problem with an electric blanket and dont expect one with the throw either.

If some day you dont see any more posts from me, you'll know its pretty smelly around here |-)

Try not to party too enthusiastically |-)

Trevor Wilson wrote
> Rod Speed <> wrote
>> bugalugs wrote
>>> L.A.T. wrote

>>>> After an hour at the computer, my mousing hand is cold. The room is
>>>> warm enough, and both hands are on the desk, but my right hand is
>>>> much colder than my left. I have given up trying to work out why,
>>>> I'd just like to do something about it. Is there any product
>>>> specifically for warming mouse-hands? I thought there might be
>>>> something in the heated pet-mat line but they all seem to be too
>>>> big and too thick. A heated mouse mat perhaps. Googling is not too
>>>> helpful. Any ideas?

>>> I have the exact same problem but in my case it is contributed to by poor circulation. I think the main
>>> problem/restriction would be how much current you could draw through the USB port.

>> No reason why it has to be powered that way.

>> I use an electric throw for heating myself, its not USB powered.

> I bought my mum one of those a couple of years ago. Fabulous. It has slashed her home heating bill.

Havent got my electricity bill yet, but I expect it will mine too.

I used to have a 2400W fan heater on something like 16 hours
a day for something like 5 months in winter and now dont have
it on at all except for maybe 15 mins while eating dinner.

Still use the heatbank as well, so it wont be as low as the summer bills.
Without it the air temp can be quite low, 13 isnt unusual when I get up
on the coldest days. The house is passive solar too, but that obviously
doesnt help on heavy overcast days.

Trevor Wilson wrote:
> "TacAN" <> wrote in message
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>> Trevor Wilson wrote:
>>> "Rod Speed" <> wrote in message
>>
>>>> I use an electric throw for heating myself, its not USB powered.
>>>
>>> **I bought my mum one of those a couple of years ago. Fabulous. It
>>> has slashed her home heating bill.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I would hope that it is powered through a step-down voltage ie: 240
>> down to say 12 or 24 volts.
>>
>> Cooking in your own juices at 240 volts is not nice. ;-\
>
> **Nope. 240VAC operation. Just like an electric blanket for a bed. It
> meets the relevant Australian design regulations and has been quite
> safe (so far).

It only needs to be unsafe once ;-) With the crap that is sold in this
country that supposedly meets the Australian design criteria, I wouldn't be
all that confident.

"Clocky" <> wrote in message
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> Trevor Wilson wrote:
>> "TacAN" <> wrote in message
>> news:MgKfm.10647$...
>>> Trevor Wilson wrote:
>>>> "Rod Speed" <> wrote in message
>>>
>>>>> I use an electric throw for heating myself, its not USB powered.
>>>>
>>>> **I bought my mum one of those a couple of years ago. Fabulous. It
>>>> has slashed her home heating bill.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I would hope that it is powered through a step-down voltage ie: 240
>>> down to say 12 or 24 volts.
>>>
>>> Cooking in your own juices at 240 volts is not nice. ;-\
>>
>> **Nope. 240VAC operation. Just like an electric blanket for a bed. It
>> meets the relevant Australian design regulations and has been quite
>> safe (so far).
>
> It only needs to be unsafe once ;-) With the crap that is sold in this
> country that supposedly meets the Australian design criteria, I wouldn't
> be all that confident.
>

**Please list all the unsafe products (that have approval numbers) you know
of. Supply manufacturer's name and model numbers. We can take it up with the
relevant authorities.


--
Trevor Wilson
www.rageaudio.com.au

As stated by others on this thread....

Here's a list of SAFE low 5 voltage warming products for USB heat connections:

http://www.Warm-Mouse-Heated-Keyboard.com
http://IGMproducts.com

If you have any questions, use the Contact Us form on the websites.

The story so far:

The mouse-hand warmer and the keyboard wrist warmer arrived and they are
very effective.
They weren't cheap but they are well made and worth the money.
Thank you all, once again, for your comments.

Thanks for the post and feedback. I'm glad you like the products. I'm sorry about the overseas shipping fees. USA orders ship free.

Glad to hear ValueRays solved your problem.

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