03-08-2010 09:18 PM
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Time for a new computer mouse | |
03-08-2010 09:41 PM
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Microsoft is one of my least liked companies, but they have always made excellent keyboards and mice. It's the only brand I buy. | |
03-09-2010 12:06 AM
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Whatever you do, don't get the Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000 wireless keyboard/mouse combo. They're both basically useless ime, the wireless connection drops out for a second every couple of minutes. This will tilt the hell out of you. | |
03-09-2010 12:24 AM
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03-09-2010 06:17 AM
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Ive used a logitech MX Laser for about 3 years now. They dont make this one anymore, but there are similar ones in their lineup. Its wireless, and I will never go back to wired. I have to forget to charge my mouse for 2 full days of moderate use for it to die on me. But make sure your wireless mouse is powered by a lithium battery, not 2 AA's or whatever. Last I looked at wireless mice I did notice that several had a USB charging cable that plugged into the mouse and allowed you to use it while it charged, just like a wired mouse. If you do go wireless and your mosue doesnt have this capability, obviously keep a cheapo usb mouse on hand just in case. | |
03-09-2010 11:22 AM
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i have a wireless logitech...and rechargable batteries for it.....never had a problem...oh ya...its the kind with the mini usb port thingee....you know? so it doesn't stick out 2" from my laptop....i leave it in all the time cuz i have three ports. it's only about 1/4" big. costs about 50-60$ but its always cheaper at staples when its on sale..... | |
03-09-2010 04:08 PM
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I use the rechargeable "rocket fish" Its small and has super tight movement. Seems like you can set it faster than other mice. But not many buttons for extra stuff if you use scripts and such. | |
03-09-2010 08:54 PM
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anyone have a rec for a bigger mouse? i have big hands and using a reg. sized mouse is uncomfortable sometimes. | |
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03-09-2010 09:28 PM
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03-10-2010 07:03 AM
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i found a wireless mouse for work that was bigger, a kensington maybe? i had never heard of them before but it looked nice and was a choice in the catalog our office manager gave me. Its good size wise, but the response time for clicking is off by a fraction of a second and screws me up when using autocad. are all wireless mice like this, or did i just pick a bad one? | |
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03-10-2010 12:03 PM
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no you didn't pick bad, yes it's broken. | |
03-10-2010 04:09 PM
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this is what i use and i have fairly large hands. |
Last edited by aka_red; 03-10-2010 at 04:13 PM.
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03-10-2010 07:38 PM
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03-11-2010 02:07 PM
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03-11-2010 05:49 PM
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03-12-2010 04:35 PM
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Logitech® Performance Mouse MX? | |
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03-12-2010 05:01 PM
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Rocketfish Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse Combo | |
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03-12-2010 06:53 PM
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Whatever you do, don't get a wireless mouse. They do get disconnects and tend to react slower. | |
03-12-2010 07:13 PM
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double post | |
Last edited by oskar; 03-15-2010 at 01:36 PM. | |
03-12-2010 07:21 PM
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I used to use a Razer Diamondback Plasma mouse, which was a good size, very lightweight and really responsive. |
03-13-2010 03:18 AM
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03-13-2010 08:01 AM
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If you get disconnects with a wireless mouse its either a cheap old pos, broken drivers or interference from WLAN if it's a bluetooth mouse. I've been using various logitech wireless mice for years, currently also using an MX Revolution and I'm perfectly happy with it. No disconnects, one recharge lasts for about a week. | |
03-13-2010 02:33 PM
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03-14-2010 09:47 PM
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I should add that I play on a laptop mostly. So battery dieing in a wireless mouse is not much of an issuse | |
03-14-2010 09:50 PM
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03-15-2010 02:08 AM
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I have never played CS professionally, but I've played first person shooters since Wolfenstein came out and I've just recently switched from the standard rx300 with 800 dpi to one with 1600 - other than that I had to change the sensitivity settings, I haven't noticed a difference. | |
Last edited by oskar; 03-15-2010 at 02:50 AM. | |
03-15-2010 08:18 PM
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03-16-2010 01:32 AM
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+1 for the deathadder | |
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03-16-2010 06:08 AM
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No, the reason why I've never played professionally is because I never even knew you could and that I've played maybe a dozen computer games in my life, two of which are Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of Lounge Lizzards and Ms Packman. | |
Last edited by oskar; 03-17-2010 at 07:08 AM. | |