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[retired2000]

ok old timers, remember when the first diad came out and we all told our sups that our thumbs would wear out before the diad did. who would of thought just a few years down the road everyone is doing on their cellphones and their thumbs are just fine.

 

[scratch]

Actually, there is a medical condition similar to tunnel carpel syndrome. I'm not sure of the name, but I think it has "blackberry" in it. If I send a long message, sometimes I will lay the DIAD down and use my fingers instead of my thumb. That trick keeping the Shift Key in alpha mode is a time saver too.

 

[dilligaf]

If I have a bulk stop like Walmart or Home Depot I have to take a break while scanning. My thumb joints ache horribly afterwards, especially after 50 or 100 scans.

 

[cachsux]

I directly attribute the bulky Dad 1 for contributing to my carpel tunnel. My hands at times would get so numb I could`t feel the buttons.

 

[writer]

Actually, there is a medical condition similar to tunnel carpel syndrome. I'm not sure of the name, but I think it has "blackberry" in it. If I send a long message, sometimes I will lay the DIAD down and use my fingers instead of my thumb. That trick keeping the Shift Key in alpha mode is a time saver too.

*rolling eyes* The medical profession has to come up with a name for everything.

 

[Saaga]

Actually, there is a medical condition similar to tunnel carpel syndrome. I'm not sure of the name, but I think it has "blackberry" in it. If I send a long message, sometimes I will lay the DIAD down and use my fingers instead of my thumb. That trick keeping the Shift Key in alpha mode is a time saver too.

Yep, it's called Blackberry thumb.

 

[Saaga]

I directly attribute the bulky Dad 1 for contributing to my carpel tunnel. My hands at times would get so numb I could`t feel the buttons.

Although I was just a driver helper, I remember using the DIAD II during the winter when my hands were either freezing cold or covered in thick gloves. That made pressing the buttons fun!

 

[Cementups]

After using my DIAD and my blackberry, I can happily say that I have no problems thus far.

 

[dilligaf]

Just wait, arthiritis will eventually catch up.