Mouse conundrum

[Bronx33]

Ok my old reliable laser mouse is starting to stick and iam looking to replace it the other day i was at circuit city and saw they have mouses just for gaming question is (are they worth it) ? or do you recommend another one and i don't want a cordless the kids would just destroy it but dropping it.

[Drek]

Gaming mice have much higher DPI for increased accuracy when well, gaming. I personally love 'em, though the difference between a higher end general use optical mouse and most gaming mice isn't super noticable to anything less than an avid gamer, and especially someone who regularly plays in competitive gaming.

Back in the pre-1.0 Counter-Strike (not that source ****) days I used to be a pretty high level competitive player and I just used a MS Intellimouse optical, a pretty snazzy mouse for the time but not a "gaming" mouse.

Now I have a Logitech G7, which for my money is the best mouse out there. Comes with a charging dock for the pair of rechargable batteries it comes with, standard gaming mouse features like on the fly adjustable dpi between three settings, game specific customizable features for dpi, and a few more buttons than your average mouse for gaming purposes. Its also the only wireless mouse I've found to have a solid enough signal to really stay reliable for fast twitch gaming purposes. It is wireless though, which is a requirement for me but doesn't sound like one for you.

If you're interested in a corded gaming mouse I'd suggest checking out the MS SideWinder and the Logitech G5, links here:

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/productdetails.aspx?pid=100

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/359&cl=us,en

Both can be had for about $50 on NewEgg, worth the money if you ask me, but not if you're afraid of kids trashing your mouse. Both have adjustable weights you can load into the bottom, which is awesome for getting a customized feel but horrible if you have kids who will be slipping those trays out and losing your weights all the time.

Otherwise you might just want to go with a decent optical mouse, either Logitech or MS make solid general use opticals that are in the $30 range and will do you just fine. If you've never used a gaming mouse before you probably won't even know what you're missing out on. I would suggest swinging by a big box store, circuit city or best buy, and try a bunch out to get an idea of how they fit your hand, even if you plan to buy from NewEgg or somewhere else online, hand feel is all important with a mouse.

[Arkansas Bronco]

Im with drek on cordless it makes a difference.well to me it does.

[hades]

I got the cheapest optical I could find at Walmart. works well enough for the surfing I do, but it does suck in Photoshop type programs, when you try to outline an object to cut it out. Luckily, I hardly ever do that, so for 9 bucks, it is pretty darn good!

[Ray Finkle]

I am a big fan of my logictech cordless mouse.....spent about 50 bucks and can't complain.

[rovolution]

i have a Logitech MX518 Optical Mouse w/ cord and i love it.

Just get anything Logitech. they usually put out a good product when it comes to the mouse department.

[Killericon]

I got a $40 Fata1ity gaming mouse wth adjustable weights and on the fy adjustable DPI...I love it.

[Popps]

I'm a trackball guy. Kensington. Once you go track, you never go back!

[Kaylore]

I've used a trackball. They're not bad. Great for drafting and whatnot, but I prefer a mouse. I will say they're worth learning to use so that if you need to use someone else's computer and they have one you don't look stupid.

[Popps]

I've used a trackball. They're not bad. Great for drafting and whatnot, but I prefer a mouse. I will say they're worth learning to use so that if you need to use someone else's computer and they have one you don't look stupid.

They take getting used to for sure. It's an editor-thing. Audio-video guys spend 10-12 hours a day tweaking things to minute details. Old school mice just aren't effective and will give you CTS and quick. Trackball is a must for most of us.

I'm not a gamer, but I would think a trackball would be great for that.

[Los Broncos]

One day you will be able to control the pointer with your mind.

[Jetmeck]

They do have those sticky box traps for this type of dilema.
Oh wait that didn't sound right...LOL

[Drek]

One day you will be able to control the pointer with your mind.

Actually, you already can.

A medical research program ran at a Virginia hospital (can't recall which one) has already successfully wired a computer into a quadriplegic man's brain, effectively through a "jack" on the back of his skull that they installed. Showing some impressive results as far as helping keep the motor skills part of his brain alive, which typically atrophies away rather quickly for people in his situation.

They've also done similar things with attaching prosthesis in similar ways, and from last I heard are going to brave connecting a prosthetic arm directly to the nerve endings in a man's shoulder instead of going through is brain, in an attempt to get the same kind of control we all have of our real arms.

Its rather ghoulish looking in pictures, men with what are effectively data jacks and low grade cybernetic implants protruding from them, but its a step towards a legitimate cure and not betting all our eggs on the "stem cell" basket that many super liberal outfits try to paint as our only alternative.

[broncogary]

[QUOTE=Drek;1910243]Actually, you already can.

A medical research program ran at a Virginia hospital (can't recall which one) has already successfully wired a computer into a quadriplegic man's brain, effectively through a "jack" on the back of his skull that they installed. /QUOTE]

When will the wireless model be available? ;)

[hades]

When will the wireless model be available? ;)


He's working on it

http://www.smm.org/buzz/media/images/stephen%20hawking.thumbnail.jpg

[FISH]

I reccomend the newest version G5. The MX518 is a great mouse as well but the new G5 is simply an upgrade of the very same mouse style. Instead of optical you have a laser and more dpi. Also the grip is textured so instead of glossy so your hand stays dry. I also comes with an insert that you can add weights too so you cna balance your mouse....I personally find this to be gimicky and a waste but others may enjoy it. I konw many gamers with this version and all are happy with thier choice.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104076&Tpk=G5

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Dont get a bluetooth mouse or keyboard. They are nice when they work.. but they have no bios support. You can only establish connections when the OS is up and running. It is an expensive pain in the ass that I have learned about the hard way.

[vancejohnson82]

Actually, you already can.

A medical research program ran at a Virginia hospital (can't recall which one) has already successfully wired a computer into a quadriplegic man's brain, effectively through a "jack" on the back of his skull that they installed. Showing some impressive results as far as helping keep the motor skills part of his brain alive, which typically atrophies away rather quickly for people in his situation.

They've also done similar things with attaching prosthesis in similar ways, and from last I heard are going to brave connecting a prosthetic arm directly to the nerve endings in a man's shoulder instead of going through is brain, in an attempt to get the same kind of control we all have of our real arms.

Its rather ghoulish looking in pictures, men with what are effectively data jacks and low grade cybernetic implants protruding from them, but its a step towards a legitimate cure and not betting all our eggs on the "stem cell" basket that many super liberal outfits try to paint as our only alternative.


wow...and we still need people to grab a number, wait in line and have their cold cuts sliced up for them?

[Los Broncos]

Actually, you already can.

A medical research program ran at a Virginia hospital (can't recall which one) has already successfully wired a computer into a quadriplegic man's brain, effectively through a "jack" on the back of his skull that they installed. Showing some impressive results as far as helping keep the motor skills part of his brain alive, which typically atrophies away rather quickly for people in his situation.

They've also done similar things with attaching prosthesis in similar ways, and from last I heard are going to brave connecting a prosthetic arm directly to the nerve endings in a man's shoulder instead of going through is brain, in an attempt to get the same kind of control we all have of our real arms.

Its rather ghoulish looking in pictures, men with what are effectively data jacks and low grade cybernetic implants protruding from them, but its a step towards a legitimate cure and not betting all our eggs on the "stem cell" basket that many super liberal outfits try to paint as our only alternative.

I heard something like this a while back.

But i guess i cant just run out and buy one at the moment.