ValueRays® Products - A Review by Alaskan Apple Users Group

ValueRays.com partnered with the Alaskan Apple Users Group (AAUG) to review the ValueRays® USB Infrared Heated Hand Warmers. The review written in depth by Carlene Brown details the usefulness and functionality of each of the ValueRays® USB hand warmers. The AAUG is a professional organization of Apple users based in Alaska. For more information about the AAUG or to join their group, please contact AAUG.




By Carlene Brown, AAUG Member

When I first saw the ValueRays® heated accessories I immediately wanted to try them. I have arthritis in my wrists and hands extending to the tips of my fingers.,. My hands are often swollen, stiff and painful and at other times ice cold. These conditions can make working on the computer a torturous ordeal. I was skeptical about the effectiveness of these products and really wasn’t expecting much. I am happy to report my skepticism was totally misplaced.

These USB hand warmers are infrared heated and provide ‘infrared heat” therapy for computer users with hand pain and cold hands. I did a little research and discovered that there is ongoing medical research that support the healing & therapeutic benefits of infrared heat therapy. Benefits include increased circulation and oxygen supply to damaged tissues, decreased joint stiffness, increased blood flow, help to relieve pain and aid healing. Infrared heat has been proven to be beneficial to people who suffer with wrist and hand injuries and problems such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and Raynaud’s Syndrome.

ValueRays® Warm Mouse, Warm Keyboard Pad, Mouse Hand Warmer and Warm Mouse Padare all infrared heated. The low 5v heating element is safe for people and computers. The USB 5v infrared heating element produces temperatures ranging from 99 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit, comfortably warm but not hot enough to burn.

All of the products are plug and play and require no drivers or software installation.

VALUERAYS® WARM MOUSE I

The ValueRays® Warm Mouse I is a two button mouse with a scroll wheel. It has a smooth metallic finish and an on/of button to shut off the heat supply when it is not needed.

To get started you simply plug the USB cord into a USB port, I was not able to use the USB ports on my Apple keyboard because the Warm Mouse uses too much power for that hub, Turn the heated mouse “on” by pressing the control switch located on the USB cord. Quickly the mouse warms and begins to generate heat. It is recommended that you turn the mouse “off” when not in use. Turning the switch “off” only shuts off the heat supply, you are still able to use the mouse which makes it very convenient at the times when you don’t need the heat.

I have used a one button Apple mouse since the beginning of time and thought I would have trouble adapting to this two button scroll mouse. Not true, it is so very comfortable and easy to use that I was off and surfing immediately. The warmth is very soothing to the hand, I didn’t want to remove my hand from the warm mouse, and the shape fits my hand comfortably. The ergonomic shape also makes the scroll wheel easy to use.

VALUERAYS® WARM KEYBOARD PAD

The ValueRays® Warm Keyboard Pad connects to your computer using a USB port. The wrist pad is made of a soft foam sponge and covered with a hand-washable black nylon sport fabric that has a zipper on one side to make it easy to remove for washing. The infrared heating element is inside and sits on top of the foam pad. It is enclosed in fabric and attached to the USB cord. The heating element can be placed in the center or moved to either end of the keyboard pad depending on where it is most helpful or convenient for the user. The keyboard pad has a connector plug allowing it to be disconnected from the USB cord and used without the heat. The bottom has a non-slip surface.

I love this Warm Keyboard Pad. I broke my wrist several years ago and, also, have extensive arthritis at the base of both thumbs. My wrists are quite painful especially in damp or cold weather. I have probably tried every type of wrist aid that is made to relieve the pain when using the computer keyboard…most didn’t help at all. When I set up the ValueRays® Warm Keyboard Pad i was so surprised. It warmed up quickly and immediately felt good on my wrists. The more I used it the better my wrists and even my hands felt. The heat penetrates through to the painful areas and warms and soothes them.

The nylon sport fabric cover is not smooth material and it took a little while to get used to the feel of the material on my wrists. Mainly it was irritating to me when using the keyboard pad with the heat turned off.

With the ValueRays® Warm Keyboard Pad connected and turned on I now look forward to typing on the keyboard, even first thing in the morning.

VALUERAYS® USB MOUSE HAND WARMER

Upon opening the ValueRays® USB Mouse Hand Warmer I laughed. I wasn’t quite sure what it was. I had never seen a blanket for your hand. But, that is exactly what it is. Think of those cold winter mornings when you don’t want to get out of bed, and so you snuggle down to keep warm under the soft covers. The USB Mouse Hand Warmer is just that. A cozy, heated, mini-blanket to warm your cold mouse hand.

The USB Mouse Hand Warmer is a pouch made of a double layer of soft fleece and has a non-slip surface on the bottom. It contains an infrared heating element and has a USB plug. It measures 12″ X 12′

The USB Mouse Hand Warmer can be used with a USB connected mouse or a wireless mouse. Simply slip a mouse pad and your mouse into the Mouse Hand Warmer Blanket and plug it into a USB port. In a few minutes it will be toasty warm. The infrared heating element is positioned in the center of the fleece blanket positioned over the top of your hand, warming the entire area of the pouch with a warm steady heat.

This is really a creative idea and it works wonderfully. Keeps your mouse and your mouse hand comfortably warm. Your mouse moves freely and it’s easy to slip your hand in and out of the pouch, you don’t even have to look. The only problem I see is when you have to take your hand out of the warm pouch and leave it out in the cold.

VALUERAYS® USB WARM MOUSE PAD

The ValueRays® Warm Mouse Pad is a USB heated computer mouse pad delivering infrared heat to the mouse pad’s surface. As with all the other ValueRays® Warm accessories, the surface of the heated mouse pad is warm not hot, heated 99 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

The pad has a black compact pad panel and smooth movement suitable for all types of mechanical mouse and optical mouse usage. The pad measures about 10″ X 10″ and is surrounded in plastic trim illuminated by a blue light. The mouse pad has a raised cuff where you can comfortably rest your wrist..

The USB Warm Mouse Pad has two USB cords to connect to your computer. One is specifically
for the infrared heating element. You just unplug this cable if you don’t want to use the warmer function.

Also, the Warm Mouse Pad is a USB hub, featuring 4 USB 2 ports to use with a variety of USB devices. What more could you ask for in a mouse pad? Comforting warmth and additional USB ports for your computer.

SUMMARY

All of these ValueRays® products are unique and create a warm, soothing computer environment for those of us who have hand medical problems or injuries. If you have cold or painful hands for any reason and find working on the computer unpleasant I would recommend you try at least one of these products. I think you will find, as I have, the ergonomic design and soothing infrared heat they generate will improve your computer experience and make it enjoyable to work with your mouse and keyboard again.

You can purchase the ValyeRays® Warm Mouse Heated Keyboard products singly, or in sets of a combination of two, three of four products. For combinations and pricing visit the http://www.warm-mouse-heated-keyboard.com/ website. Also, check out the Coupon Page for available discounts.

In addition to the discounts they are offering free shipping. That’s right, FREE SHIPPING including Alaska.

I also want to mention a new ValueRays® product that will be available in October. The ValueRays® Pink Warm Mouse III. A portion of each purchase of the Pink ValueRays® Warm Mouse III will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.