Hi there Macrumors Community!
I own a Microsoft Laser Mouse 7000 since 2008. It was my first wireless mouse and I really fell in love with the freedom of movement it offers. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, it comes with only 2 parts: the mouse itself and a small USB dongle that connects to the computer - PC or Mac. Pretty basic mouse, has only 1 side button but it's extremely convenient for people like me who needs to carry it around on a backpack full of other stuff all the way to work and then bring it back home and use it for gaming. However, the time to replace it has finally come - even though it still works, it's literally disintegrating after many years of abuse
So, I started looking for alternatives and quickly stumbled across brands like Razor and Steelseries, and I was almost deciding to buy a Razor Mamba when I realized that these so-called "wireless" mice actually require a rather big docking station nearby, and it needs to be connected to the notebook via a USB cable. Therefore, although they are "wireless", they aren't portable.
Does anyone know of a gaming grade mouse that offers the same kind of wire freedom as that old Microsoft mouse with superior performance? I don't really care for flashy lights or good looks in general - although a good grip is always welcome. I just want something independent from cables that I can carry around without adding too much volume(no problem if the mouse has a charging cable/station that I can leave back home, but it must work without it). Also, it must work on my Macbook Pro as well as in Windows. And the more thumb/side buttons, the better
In case you are wondering, I do play a lot of CS:GO and Dota2, and occasionally other FPS and strategy games.
Thanks in advance for your comments
I own a Microsoft Laser Mouse 7000 since 2008. It was my first wireless mouse and I really fell in love with the freedom of movement it offers. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, it comes with only 2 parts: the mouse itself and a small USB dongle that connects to the computer - PC or Mac. Pretty basic mouse, has only 1 side button but it's extremely convenient for people like me who needs to carry it around on a backpack full of other stuff all the way to work and then bring it back home and use it for gaming. However, the time to replace it has finally come - even though it still works, it's literally disintegrating after many years of abuse
So, I started looking for alternatives and quickly stumbled across brands like Razor and Steelseries, and I was almost deciding to buy a Razor Mamba when I realized that these so-called "wireless" mice actually require a rather big docking station nearby, and it needs to be connected to the notebook via a USB cable. Therefore, although they are "wireless", they aren't portable.
Does anyone know of a gaming grade mouse that offers the same kind of wire freedom as that old Microsoft mouse with superior performance? I don't really care for flashy lights or good looks in general - although a good grip is always welcome. I just want something independent from cables that I can carry around without adding too much volume(no problem if the mouse has a charging cable/station that I can leave back home, but it must work without it). Also, it must work on my Macbook Pro as well as in Windows. And the more thumb/side buttons, the better
In case you are wondering, I do play a lot of CS:GO and Dota2, and occasionally other FPS and strategy games.
Thanks in advance for your comments
