[SOLVED] Mouse Recommendations?

Hi folks

My current laser mouse (Logitech RX1000) is on the blink, so I'm on the market for a new corded mouse - ideally something that is handy for gaming... but doesn't need 500 buttons!

The Logitech MX518 stands out so far, but I'd be interested to see if there are any recommendations on here for other choices.

I don't know... I haven't used a corded mouse in years. I thought they only made them so that OEMs have some cheap thing to bundle with their PCs...

I personally prefer Logitech, but as to which model to recommend, I couldn't tell ya.

The best mouse is a tracball!

One feature I wish I had is the tilt of the scroll wheel some mice offer now; so the scroll controls up/down movement and the tilt controls right/left. That's pretty cool.

Personally I would prefer wireless.

If I could get a wireless trackball with the same shape and feel as my corded one and had tilt - OH Heaven.

The Dell mouse I bought for my nephew is comfortable and has the tilt but it's bluetooth.

I knew one other that used a trackball, they started with the trackball back in the 80286 era. I never could get used to them. I must admit though, I would rather have a trackball than a touch pads.

As far as a gaming mouse goes, I am clueless as to what the requirements would be. I've always been a simple point and click type.

I personally think no one can (or should) recommend a mouse (or keyboard) for another person. At best we can recommend brands (Microsoft and Logitech certainly come to mind). The mouse and keyboard are extensions of YOUR hands and therefore must feel good in your hands which surely are a different size and shape than mine. Some folks prefer a large mouse, some a small. Some a contoured mouse, some symmetric. Some folks are left handed, some not. Some use the mouse on the opposite hand (like me, right-handed but use my mouse with my left). I recommend you visit your local computer store and touch and feel and decide for yourself.

Agreed, that is the best way; just like with a woman, hands on experience is always recommended

Just like a mouse it has to be the right fit - actually even more so because besides the buttons, the ball also has to fit. The trackballs where a huge ball is in the middle and buttons on either side never would suit me but the one I use now I have had 15 to 20 years and none of the newer models I have ever held was satisfactory.

I agree with Digerati so far as a mouse being a very individual choice. Sort of like shoes.

However, I will state that ANY mouse or trackball made by Logitech will be an excellent choice. Their hardware if by far the best available in my opinion. They make many different styles and configurations to fit the requirements of most any user out there.

Yes, that is a very good point - I'll get myself down to our local shop and give a few a try . I've never been able to get used to trackballs and the wireless mice I've tried in the past haven't been as good as the corded one I've got at the moment.

For those of you with wireless mice, how long does the battery tend to last and do you notice any lag in gaming? It's been a while since I've used wireless mice, so perhaps it's time I gave them another go!

+ 1 TrainableMan, a trackball yea.

I dunno lan, maybe you want something different this time:

http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/deal-of-the-yea.php





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As for me I have this one http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-p...e/devices/6805

I'm thinking of getting something more advanced, or a keyboard combo as my keyboard is old.

Ive had batteries last a month to 2 months depends on brand. The game lag Ive noticed none