A real problem for many users is Blackberry thumb the equivalent perhaps of carpal tunnel syndrome for those of us using mobile devices extensively. I know people who write long articles on handheld devices so the fact that this problem is becoming more popular should be considered a warning sign to the millions of users who depend on mobile devices for every-day work. An external keyboard may be a solution to this problem or even a sub-notebook that is easy to carry. The thumb is the least dexterous of all the digits and apparently according to this article is not meant to be worked out.
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Will “BlackBerry Thumb” soon become as much of a problem for employers as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is today? So far most people think it will: http://vizu.com/vote_poll/Grab-bag/Current+Events/Business/Health+%2F+Medicine/Domestic+US/blackberry/thump/CTS/.jsp?n=2709&cId=61 Interesting results.