Anything new and exciting in the mouse business?

-joe- said:
Why are you so opposed to a cordless mouse?
Click to expand...

Because when you're gaming milliseconds make a difference. You've got the lag from your internet connection. The lag from your monitor. The lag from your mouse. They all add up and compound each other. The more lag you can eliminate the better.

Kiopa_Matt said:
Does a better mouse really improve your productivity though? I just really can't see it. Maybe if you're doing video editing and things of that nature, but for standard work???
Click to expand...

Does a bigger monitor, or a dual monitor setup improve your productivity? Does a better chair? You're sat in front of a computer umpteen hours a day, so why not have the best equipment to make that experience as painless as possible? Ergonomic chair, big dual monitor setup, a nice desk at the right height, keyboard tray, a nice keyboard, a nice mouse and mousing surface all add up to a nicer experience.

blank_czech said:
No, unless you play games. A bigger mousepad is always nice though.
Click to expand...

This. I just got this mousepad a couple months back when I picked up the new mouse and it is amazing...

ROCCAT STUDIOS V3.0 - PRODUCTS » Gaming Mousepads » ROCCAT Hiro

It's vulcanized sandwiched rubber and silicone and almost zero friction. The mouse glides superbly on it. I had Razor Sphex mousing surfaces before that are dope, less than 1mm thick, but they are like sandpaper in comparison.

I actually picked up two mousepads at the same time. I got this one from Corsair that is also really nice...

Corsair MM400 High-Speed Gaming Mouse Mat

The glide is great, but it has a bit of a sharp edge and it's raised slightly higher than the Roccat one.
 


I like the Razer Deathadder mouse.

And you can get a big flat Razer mousepad on ebay for like $5.
 
studlee46 said:
logitech-performance-mouse-MX_2.jpg
Click to expand...

I dont game, but I was wanting to try out a MX Cherry Blue mech. keyboard and decided to go ahead and pick up this exact mouse because of this thread today.

Should ship in a few days from Amazon.
 
Kiopa_Matt said:
Bloody hipsters. I'm sporting one of these really cool probably $2 mouses' that Dell gives with their laptops. I must love them though, because I have like three of them. Either that, or I go through laptops too much for my own good, and should stop buying Dell.

Does a better mouse really improve your productivity though? I just really can't see it. Maybe if you're doing video editing and things of that nature, but for standard work???
Click to expand...

Those forward and back buttons are going to change the way you browse.
 
Fatbat said:
Because when you're gaming milliseconds make a difference. You've got the lag from your internet connection. The lag from your monitor. The lag from your mouse. They all add up and compound each other. The more lag you can eliminate the better.
Click to expand...
OP said he didn't game though, which is what's confusing me.

However, for gaming, unless you're playing on servers that are far away, the mouse shouldn't make too much of a difference - it's not as fast as a wired mouse admittedly, it has 8ms response times, but that's still pretty fast in my view - I wouldn't choose a server because the ping is 7ms faster than another. If you have a decent monitor, it'll probably have 2ms response times, and server will be 30-40, adding up to a total max of ~50ms, which is still 5 times faster than the average human's response time, and doesn't make a huge difference when compared to ping.
 
-joe- said:
OP said he didn't game though, which is what's confusing me.

However, for gaming, unless you're playing on servers that are far away, the mouse shouldn't make too much of a difference - it's not as fast as a wired mouse admittedly, it has 8ms response times, but that's still pretty fast in my view - I wouldn't choose a server because the ping is 7ms faster than another. If you have a decent monitor, it'll probably have 2ms response times, and server will be 30-40, adding up to a total max of ~50ms, which is still 5 times faster than the average human's response time, and doesn't make a huge difference when compared to ping.
Click to expand...

Gamers are just weird about shit and they like using ugly peripherals.
 
-joe- said:
I've tried plenty of expensive but shitty wireless mice, with gaming issues, battery issues, break if you drop them on the floor...

My current mouse is very different though. Logitech performance mouse MX. Yes, it's cordless. But you can drop it on the floor, it'll keep working. You can release the scroll wheel, with one button press, to spin freely. You can use it from far away. You can customise the 9 buttons to do whatever you want. There are no issues with gaming, I can't tell the difference between that and a corded mouse in terms of response time.

The battery lasts a week or so of constant use, and if you want to charge it, it has a micro USB port on the front, so you can charge it and continue to use it like a corded mouse. The battery seems to last for years, but if you do need to change it, you can use a standard AAA rechargeable battery. It's a laser mouse, and is the only mouse I saw that's able to track on glass, even a glass cup. It has lights to tell you the DPI setting and battery status. It's ergonomic, too.

logitech-performance-mouse-MX_2.jpg


</salespitch>
Click to expand...

It finally came in the mail today along with my new mechanical keyboard ( Rosewill 9200 Cherry MX blue switches ).

Loving both the mouse and keyboard today.
 
-joe- said:
I've tried plenty of expensive but shitty wireless mice, with gaming issues, battery issues, break if you drop them on the floor...

My current mouse is very different though. Logitech performance mouse MX. Yes, it's cordless. But you can drop it on the floor, it'll keep working. You can release the scroll wheel, with one button press, to spin freely. You can use it from far away. You can customise the 9 buttons to do whatever you want. There are no issues with gaming, I can't tell the difference between that and a corded mouse in terms of response time.

The battery lasts a week or so of constant use, and if you want to charge it, it has a micro USB port on the front, so you can charge it and continue to use it like a corded mouse. The battery seems to last for years, but if you do need to change it, you can use a standard AAA rechargeable battery. It's a laser mouse, and is the only mouse I saw that's able to track on glass, even a glass cup. It has lights to tell you the DPI setting and battery status. It's ergonomic, too.

logitech-performance-mouse-MX_2.jpg


</salespitch>
Click to expand...

dat curve! should fap
 
HiGhPeR said:
I have 5 mouses. Of all of them this one is my favorite. Logitech G502

51-92ecdmgL.jpg
Click to expand...

This is what I wound up with. Went shopping and they had this model in stock and I really liked the fit. It's really comfortable,and more than capable for the things I will use it for.

Thanks for all the reply's.
 
Since this thread got bumped a few thoughts. As mentioned I settled with that Logitech g502 Wow what a great mouse. An absolutely perfect fit. Has individual weights that can be snapped into the bottom for a custom fit. Buttons and scroll wheel are extremely responsive.

Oh one more thing. Dumped a cup of coffee on my desk drenching the mouse. Used a can of compressed air and cleaned it up and still works perfect. This is a fine piece of engineering.
 
I used to use a finger trackball. I since have switched to using two thumb trackballs. A Logitech m570 for my laptop and associated devices, and an Elecom. I thought thumballs would hurt my thumb, as using a controller for an extended period of time irritates my thumb, but they don't. As an added bonus, you don't really need to remap controls for games either.
 
The freeness of wireless products is something I can't live w/out anymore. I can take my keyboard/mouse from the desk to the recliner with ease. There are no cords to fuck up my mouse movements, etc. They also just make life easier when using my Geekdesk sit/stand desk.

So I've been happy with Logitech M510 and Logitech K350 for years. All the computers in the house have these. Batteries for both last over 3 months. I change batteries so rarely I can't remember the times.. it could last 6 months for all i know.

Recently I bought some expensive non-wireless Razer gaming mouse and mechanical keyboard but they are now stored in a drawer somewhere cause I couldnt stand them. If I ever play a serious fps game or something again I'll prob take them out again. But nothing beats wireless for work and some games (casual, strategy, platform).
 
WickedJoe said:
The freeness of wireless products is something I can't live w/out anymore. I can take my keyboard/mouse from the desk to the recliner with ease. There are no cords to fuck up my mouse movements, etc. They also just make life easier when using my Geekdesk sit/stand desk.

So I've been happy with Logitech M510 and Logitech K350 for years. All the computers in the house have these. Batteries for both last over 3 months. I change batteries so rarely I can't remember the times.. it could last 6 months for all i know.

Recently I bought some expensive non-wireless Razer gaming mouse and mechanical keyboard but they are now stored in a drawer somewhere cause I couldnt stand them. If I ever play a serious fps game or something again I'll prob take them out again. But nothing beats wireless for work and some games (casual, strategy, platform).
Click to expand...
I agree with you on the mouse. I love wireless mice but a mechanical keyboard is a massive upgrade from rubberdome. What did you not like about it?
My IBM model m is amazing.
 
conjamuk said:
I agree with you on the mouse. I love wireless mice but a mechanical keyboard is a massive upgrade from rubberdome. What did you not like about it?
My IBM model m is amazing.
Click to expand...

Honestly it might just be that I'm not used to it nor the clicking noises. If i used a mechanical longer I might like it. I've been using this keyboard so long everything else feels odd. I think the clicking is obnoxious though. I got the gaming mouse and keyboard cause I was getting into PvP for a while.
 
WickedJoe said:
Honestly it might just be that I'm not used to it nor the clicking noises. If i used a mechanical longer I might like it. I've been using this keyboard so long everything else feels odd. I think the clicking is obnoxious though. I got the gaming mouse and keyboard cause I was getting into PvP for a while.
Click to expand...

Cherry red or black switches are less clicky than the brown and blue ones as they don't have an actual switch actuator in them and the action is smooth. Better for gaming, but some typists prefer the more tactile response of the browns and blues. There is something you can do to a mechanical keyboard to make them more quiet and that is to put a small O ring on the back of each key. User your key puller tool to yank out all the keys and then slip one of these guys around the post of each key...

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2/182-2452600-5704755?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Cherry%20MX%20Rubber%20O-Ring%20Switch"]Amazon.com: Cherry MX Rubber O-Ring Switch: Electronics[/ame]

They come in various thicknesses to vary the travel on your keys to your preference.

As for the mouses, I am currently rocking a Corsair M65...

Vengeance

I really like it. It's solid and tracks really well, has a fat heavy (solid metal) scrolling wheel, and has 3 screw in weights on the bottom. The sides are a really nice textured plastic and the top if soft touch coated.

If I were looking for a new mouse I might consider the new Roccat models. I had a Roccat Kone+ that was great and I used it for a couple years til the soft touch coating mostly peeled and got all grotty. This is the current version...

ROCCAT

And they make a smaller one...

ROCCAT

If I were going to buy a new mouse I might try this one...

ROCCAT

Another important question, what are you mousing ON?

I've tried a dozen different mouse pads and they all feel different. But the most amazing mousing surface I've used is the one I'm currently on, this guy here...

ROCCAT

It's almost frictionless, like mousing on air, and the edges are smooth and won't fray. Can't recommend it enough.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom