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Your favorite mouse & why? - bhaveshp - 09-24-2008
I've been using a 5 button MS Optical mouse forever but lately it is getting flaky so I'm researching a replacement and would like to get something wireless.
My requirements are 5+ buttons and soft touch scroll wheel button. I map 2 buttons to back for browsing, and window close. I also use the wheel button to open links in new tabs.
Many current MS & other 'side scrolling' mice have really tough wheel mouse buttons requiring too much force to depress adding to RSI woes.
About a year back I tried the Logitech MX Revolution. While the shape & extra buttons were great, I found the wheel button only switched between free scroll and stepped scrolling, but would never actually cause a click. I still have that mouse somewhere but wasn't sure if it was either defective or intended behavior.
Anyway, any suggestions?
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - Seacrest - 09-24-2008
Titmouse.
Obvious reason.
Free source of ice cream.
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - Lew Zealand - 09-24-2008
Seacrest wins. I'm going home for the day.
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - jdc - 09-24-2008
no real recommendation, since i use a wired razer diamondback 3G, although it has 7 buttons (and matching exactmat) -- http://www.razerzone.com/p-62-razer-diamondback-3g-gaming-mouse.aspx
but if you havent used a wireless mouse regularly -- when i tried them i hated the extra weight the batteries added -- made me feel like i had to "push" the mouse rather than just move it...
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - MacGurl - 09-24-2008
I'm very very happy with my Gear Head wireless five wheel mouse (from Micro Center for about $30) - it fits very well in my hand, much like the MS wireless five button it replaced, plus it recharges the batteries while parked overnight on it's base, which I really like! The scroll wheel is clickable and smooth, and it works well with my Intel iMac.
Kathy
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - weapon - 09-24-2008
Kensington trackball.
Never use a mouse again
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - threeprong - 09-24-2008
Wacom pen?
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - davester - 09-24-2008
Evoluent vertical mouse
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - ka jowct - 09-24-2008
Contour Design Perfit Mouse; 3-button optical model with scrolling and rocker wheels. Totally excellent, and good for you, too.
Re: Your favorite mouse & why? - OWC Jamie - 09-24-2008
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actually I use a trackball