What is a good mouse?? [Archive]

MacBandit

Jun 6, 2003, 02:25 PM

Kensington StudioMouse. It's totally awesome. There are some bad reviews of the touch scroll pad but I think it's from people that didn't use it for long enough. I hate scroll whells now. I can just touch at the top or bottom of the touch pad and it jumps a line. If I touch and hold it scrolls. If I want to scroll like a regular scoll wheel you just slide you finger on it. Also another part of the bad reviews are probably due to people not using them long enough like I said because the touch pad get's much much more sensitive with extended use. Initially the touch area isn't very responsive. As for the rest of the mouse it's great it works great it glides smoothly and is very very accurate.

crazzyeddie

Jun 6, 2003, 02:39 PM

I have been pleased with my M$ IntelliMouse Explorer. I hate their software, but they have solid hardware.

If youre looking for wireless, I would 100% recommend the M$ Bluetooth mouse. It is very very responsive, which alot of wireless mice lack (in some cases, making it impossible to play games even).

Sun Baked

Jun 6, 2003, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by arnette
I like Danger Mouse. But everyone here will probably recommend Mighty Mouse or Mickey Mouse.

Or a Logitech. Can't go wrong with a Logitech. I don't know myself, I've never liked the fuzzy rodents.

Anyways the cats keep eating them, it be different if they eat the whole mouse -- but they don't.

So I've ended up using trackballs instead.

crazytom

Jun 6, 2003, 02:55 PM

I'd recommend an optical mouse definitely! I've used the MS Intellimouse with no problems (except carpal tunnel). Now I use a Kensington Turbo Mouse (trackball). I REALLY like the trackball mouse. It has a big footprint, but it's not like you're moving it around like a standard mouse. Kensington recently came out with an optical trackball, too. I might sell mine and pick one of those up!

springscansing

Jun 6, 2003, 03:00 PM

I had the kensington.. and I really hated the scroll pad. It was used too, so it was already broken in... or maybe just broken.

It was also much lighter than the pro mouse, which I'm not fond of. I went back to the pro mouse. I love it.

I also have a MS Trackball explorer optical dealie with intellieye or whatever. It's very nice, I like it.

deryk

Jun 6, 2003, 03:10 PM

I use a logitech optical mouse, which I love. I agree with crazytom; optical mice are the best.:cool:

chewbaccapits

Jun 6, 2003, 03:17 PM

Kensington blue-tooth, pocket-mouse...great design and with cool battery saving feature.

Abstract

Jun 6, 2003, 03:46 PM

MS makes a better optical scroll-wheel mouse than Logitech. If MS stuck to making mice exclusively, I'd have no problem with their products. :p

mislabeledstar

Jun 6, 2003, 05:19 PM

logitech mouseman optical dual sensor...... i've had it for a year or two now, i love it, never had one problem with it.

Zeke

Jun 6, 2003, 06:31 PM

Has anyone used the Logitech MX700 (the one with the recharger). Just curious as I'm thinking of getting it...

physicsnerd

Jun 6, 2003, 07:30 PM

I'm just using the cheap logitech wheel mouse optical. List is $25. I've had it for several months now, and it's been great. Works perfectly with osx and win2k, never had a problem with it. It's just a basic two button mouse with wheel, but I rather like it.

Physicsnerd

crazzyeddie

Jun 6, 2003, 07:41 PM

Ive heard of alot of problems with the MX700... again, i would highly recommend the M$ Bluetooth mouse. It may seem like alot of money (i think around 80 bucks) but it includes a bluetooth adaptor which you can use for any bluetooth devices. Thats worth a good 50 bucks!

A friend of mine just bought one an loves it. Says thats its very responsive.

gopher

Jun 6, 2003, 07:41 PM

Originally posted by mislabeledstar
logitech mouseman optical dual sensor...... i've had it for a year or two now, i love it, never had one problem with it. I have that one too! Great mouse.

mrjamin

Jun 6, 2003, 07:44 PM

Originally posted by Sun Baked
I don't know myself, I've never liked the fuzzy rodents.

Anyways the cats keep eating them, it be different if they eat the whole mouse -- but they don't.

So I've ended up using trackballs instead.

LOL!

anyway, back on topic - i love my IntelliMouse Optical - its kinda like the intellimouse explorer, just you have side buttons on each side and works if your left handed. The scroll wheel was a little rigid at first, but once you've worn it in its great.

I bought my girlfriend one of the intellimouse blue range (the corded one) which seems very good - ergonomic, suitable for lefties, great scroll wheel and looks cool.

As far as laptop mice are concerned, i love my Swann Optiglo mini. Small but comfortable, very hardwaring/sturdy and again, looks cool, works on more surfaces than my M$ mouse too.

Fire&IceProductions

Jun 6, 2003, 07:50 PM

Does anybody think that trackballs are better than mice??

gopher

Jun 6, 2003, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by Fire&IceProductions
Does anybody think that trackballs are better than mice?? Only if you like a motion where your hand is directing a ball all the time in a cradle. I prefer giving it more pointing direction with my hand since that seems more natural when I'm moving the pointer on the screen. But there are people who like trackballs more than mice.

neoserver

Jun 6, 2003, 08:29 PM

I quite like the logitech MX 300. I especially like the switch program button on it! :)

Huked on Fonick

Jun 6, 2003, 08:56 PM

I personaly use the logitech wireless trackball...... i have been useing track balls for about 5 years how and i love them i have had 2 logitech wired trackballs and 1 micosoft wired trackball...well the micosoft one broke about 8 mouths. I logitech ones still work fine, there on two different computers and i have had my wireless one for 3 years now and it sill works perfictly, good battery life and everything............ it has about +6 feet range, and 1 AA battery last a long time. It is rugged as hell...Its beeen dropped froma bout 4 feet, had books etc droped on it, stuff spilled on it... i cant beleve its still working. the microsoft mousse broke after nothing.... the only complaint i have with it is the ball comes out kinda easy.....

after u get used it trackballs its really hard to go back......there so much easer on ur hands and easer to use and less tireing.......

the wired ones i find are good for desktopns the wireless one is really nice for a laptop.. i just wish they made it bluetooth then i would by a new one::)

erik1975

Jun 6, 2003, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by Zeke
Has anyone used the Logitech MX700 (the one with the recharger). Just curious as I'm thinking of getting it...

I have the MX700 and absolutely LOVE it. Sure, 8 buttons sounds like too many, but I constantly find myself looking for extra buttons on my mouse at work now. I'm spoiled!!!

It seems like I only need to drop the mouse into the charger only once a month. But keep in mind I only use it an hour a day tops.

For ~$60 at most stores, you can't lose!

scem0

Jun 6, 2003, 10:31 PM

Microsoft mouses rock. Cheap, high quality. I am really happy with the 2 I have bought.

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crazytom

Jun 6, 2003, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by Fire&IceProductions
Does anybody think that trackballs are better than mice??

Personally, I won't ever go back to a regular mouse. At first I thought a trackball would be hard to get used to, but I took to it right away. I do a lot of music/video editing and play some games to relax (like Warcraft III). Previous to my trackball, I could only work/play for 20 minutes until my wrist started hurting. Now I can go for hours with no pain. But everyone has there own preference....

Huked on Fonick

Jun 6, 2003, 11:02 PM

tazo

Jun 7, 2003, 01:01 AM

i love my good ol' MS optical wheel mouse, list price? 20 dollars :)

scem0

Jun 7, 2003, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by crazytom
Personally, I won't ever go back to a regular mouse. At first I thought a trackball would be hard to get used to, but I took to it right away. I do a lot of music/video editing and play some games to relax (like Warcraft III). Previous to my trackball, I could only work/play for 20 minutes until my wrist started hurting. Now I can go for hours with no pain. But everyone has there own preference....

Can you really play games decently with it? I would think you wouldn't have the accuracy and quickness you would need to play a real time strategy game like Warcraft. If you are able, I might be interested in getting one.... :)

Originally posted by tazo
i love my good ol' MS optical wheel mouse, list price? 20 dollars :)

$7 shipped on the internet.

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Xero

Jun 7, 2003, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by Zeke
Has anyone used the Logitech MX700 (the one with the recharger). Just curious as I'm thinking of getting it...

i use both an MX 700 and a M$ intellimouse explorer 3.0 side by side pretty regularly. the MX700 is hooked up to my mac, and the M$ mouse to my PC; that should tell you something. :)

i like them both for different reasons, but i like the MX700 over all a LOT better. the only thing the M$ explorer has over the MX700 is that its a little lighter, and better for gaming / faster movement. i love my MX700; its equally responsive as the M$ mouse, really comfortable, rechargeable, etc.. etc... I find i only charge it maybe twice a week, and use it fairly regularly. i never let it go to complete empty either, so it could probably go longer. its nice having the extra buttons for task switching, or whatever you want to assign them to.

M$ mice seem cheaply built to me. try picking one up and shaking it around and youll know what i mean. logitech mice are solid, and i would have used them sooner if they wouldve adopted the two thumb buttons at the same time or close to the time M$ did.

i say go for the MX700 if your willing to spend a little extra for a higher quality product... thats why we have macs isnt it? ;)

5300cs

Jun 7, 2003, 10:56 AM

Although no one else seems to like it, I've liked the Apple Pro Mouse since I first got it. It only has one button and is rather expensive, but was the most comfortable in my hand. 'course it just broke the other day ... but it was cool while it worked.

MacBandit

Jun 7, 2003, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by 5300cs
Although no one else seems to like it, I've liked the Apple Pro Mouse since I first got it. It only has one button and is rather expensive, but was the most comfortable in my hand. 'course it just broke the other day ... but it was cool while it worked.

While it's a really nice mouse once you use OSX with a second button and scroll wheel you will never go back.

I too really like trackballs but I haven't decided which one to get. When I was growing up I had a trackball that I used for games with a C64 and an Amiga 500. Trackballs actually work really well for shooting games but not so well for racing games. When it comes to using them everyday with the system I think they're a trade off. Sometimes a trackball is better and other times a mouse is better. Maybe I'll get another trackball someday soon, I really like them.

mrjamin

Jun 7, 2003, 01:30 PM

i'm not a big fan of the promouse - say you have to move it a long way with the button depressed, you have to pick it up but try to make sure the button's still depressed (it requires quite some articulation, let me tell you!).

Zeke

Jun 7, 2003, 01:59 PM

If you have to pick the mouse up while clicked just grab the mouse on the pivot with your thumb and ring finger just like you would pick up any other mouse. It's exactly the same motion as any other mouse except there's a specific region to pick up the promouse.

ZenPirate

Jun 7, 2003, 02:54 PM

I use the mx700. Damn fine mouse.

Huked on Fonick

Jun 7, 2003, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by scem0
Can you really play games decently with it? I would think you wouldn't have the accuracy and quickness you would need to play a real time strategy game like Warcraft. If you are able, I might be interested in getting one.... :)

$7 shipped on the internet.

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I find its alot easer and way more percise to play war3 with a trackball then wit a regular mouse, you have more percision, control,you can get anywhere on the screen faster, and ur hands dont get nearly as tried, with a regular mouse i am show after 1 or 2 games i could play all day and night and not get tired with a trackball, trackballs are also really nice with diablo and first person shooter games, not so good with raceing games tough(but then again u mainly useing the keypad)

Trackballs are awsome

maradong

Jun 7, 2003, 03:31 PM

what about the apple mouse?:cool:

MacBandit

Jun 7, 2003, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by maradong
what about the apple mouse?:cool:

That's the promouse that everyone is referring to.

I agree that I didn't like the promouse because of the specific place where you have to pick it up. I don't usually hold the mouse in the same position all the time. It's good to move and change posititions it prevents fatigue and repetitive stress. Also the ProMouse doesn't allow for different hand sizes because of the grip point.

ZildjianKX

Jun 8, 2003, 02:34 AM

Originally posted by MacBandit
That's the promouse that everyone is referring to.

I agree that I didn't like the promouse because of the specific place where you have to pick it up. I don't usually hold the mouse in the same position all the time. It's good to move and change posititions it prevents fatigue and repetitive stress. Also the ProMouse doesn't allow for different hand sizes because of the grip point.

I don't care about Apple's new mouse if it doesn't have at least a 2nd mouse button and a clickable scroll-wheel. Better be bluetooth and rechargeable via firewire too :)

shadowfax

Jun 8, 2003, 03:31 AM

Originally posted by MacBandit
Kensington StudioMouse. It's totally awesome. There are some bad reviews of the touch scroll pad but I think it's from people that didn't use it for long enough. I hate scroll whells now. I can just touch at the top or bottom of the touch pad and it jumps a line. If I touch and hold it scrolls. If I want to scroll like a regular scoll wheel you just slide you finger on it. Also another part of the bad reviews are probably due to people not using them long enough like I said because the touch pad get's much much more sensitive with extended use. Initially the touch area isn't very responsive. As for the rest of the mouse it's great it works great it glides smoothly and is very very accurate.
i've had my studio mouse for a little under a year, and the left button seems to be going. the button doesn't work half the time. like, i will click it and nothing will happen on screen. but i click again and it works fine. it's really gotten on my nerves, though i don't use it often, as i am used to my laptop's trackpad.

any ideas as to what could be the problem? maybe i should get a little epoxy or glue and tip the part of the button that pushes down just a tiny tiny bit so it will press down a bit more. do you think that would void my warranty? :rolleyes:

anyways, other than that, the mouse rocks. the trackpad took all of what, maybe a day to get used to. it is much better than a real wheel in that if you want to do a LOT of scrolling you can just press down on one side of it, rather than rolling, and rolling, and rolling... hey, how about some more rolling? of course, you mentioned that, but i just had to emphasize the feature... :)

BubbleBobble

Jun 8, 2003, 07:02 AM

The MS Intelimouse was good at first. (When i bought it, it was only wireless optical mouse i could find) Over time i found the MS mouse became unconfortable, it lacked the freedom of movement and didn't work well for games such as shooters or WC3, and having to swap battries constantly became a pain.

A4Tech Mouse is the best, i picked it up 6 months ago for $15 to replace my MS Intellimouse.
It is wireless optical powered by 2 light AAA battries which the mouse automaticly recharges when you plug in the USB to power adaptor, it connects at the top of the mouse so u can use it at the same time like a normal non-wireless.

It has 3 buttons one of which is also the scroll wheel, nice and light compared to the MS Intellimouse, flatter form so you can just hover your hand over it.

The Pro mouse is alright, cept no scroll wheel for the web and no second button for the games, otherwise a good mouse.

MacBandit

Jun 8, 2003, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by Shadowfax
i've had my studio mouse for a little under a year, and the left button seems to be going. the button doesn't work half the time. like, i will click it and nothing will happen on screen. but i click again and it works fine. it's really gotten on my nerves, though i don't use it often, as i am used to my laptop's trackpad.

any ideas as to what could be the problem? maybe i should get a little epoxy or glue and tip the part of the button that pushes down just a tiny tiny bit so it will press down a bit more. do you think that would void my warranty? :rolleyes:

anyways, other than that, the mouse rocks. the trackpad took all of what, maybe a day to get used to. it is much better than a real wheel in that if you want to do a LOT of scrolling you can just press down on one side of it, rather than rolling, and rolling, and rolling... hey, how about some more rolling? of course, you mentioned that, but i just had to emphasize the feature... :)

I would just email them and see what they will do about it. I had some finish problems with mine when I got it and I emailed them and they ended up sending me a new mouse and not even wanting the old one back. So now I have the old one with finish problems that I am using and a brand new one in the box for whatever. You could also open the mouse up and see if maybe there is a bit of dirt keeping the button from going all the way down or something.

Fire&IceProductions

Jun 9, 2003, 12:02 AM

Does anyone like the MS Bluetooth optical mouse? Is it worth looking into???

ZildjianKX

Jun 9, 2003, 01:06 AM

Originally posted by crazzyeddie
I have been pleased with my M$ IntelliMouse Explorer. I hate their software, but they have solid hardware.

If youre looking for wireless, I would 100% recommend the M$ Bluetooth mouse. It is very very responsive, which alot of wireless mice lack (in some cases, making it impossible to play games even).

He recommends it.

You can use the bluetooth mouse on a new laptop with the built in bluetooth, right?

Any interference with the wifi that I've read about? Tx

ZildjianKX

Jun 9, 2003, 01:09 AM

Originally posted by chewbaccapits
Kensington blue-tooth, pocket-mouse...great design and with cool battery saving feature.

Are you sure Kensington makes a blue-tooth mouse? I couldn't find it on their website...

http://www.kensington.com/html/1420.html

Fire&IceProductions

Jun 9, 2003, 08:56 AM

Yeah, I hadn't heard of Kensington making a Bluetooth mouse (would be nice though...). All of theirs are RF. The nice thing about their mice though is the MouseWorks software that they all run on....

illumin8

Jun 9, 2003, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Zeke
Has anyone used the Logitech MX700 (the one with the recharger). Just curious as I'm thinking of getting it...
I just got this mouse and it is the best mouse I've ever used. I would buy the Cordless MX Duo, which is only about $30 more ($91) total on Newegg (http://www.newegg.com) and you get both the Cordless Elite Keyboard and the MX700 mouse.

The keyboard is awesome also because it has a volume knob and a scroll wheel right on the keyboard, and integrates with iTunes.