optical mouse playing up

robina_80 · 05-30-2006, 12:39 PM

hi guys
basically my optical mouse isnt working right its slow and not responsive since i cleaned my desk with wet tissue, my desks dry now but its still slow when i play games it sucks.
you think i should get laser mouse?!

Apokarteron · 05-30-2006, 01:24 PM

When I asked a tech what the difference is between laser and optical mice he answered: "You... You could use the laser mouse on glass as well, and its only $85"
No big defference...

[-0MEGA-] · 05-30-2006, 01:34 PM

You really should use a mousepad of some sort, and not just your desk, since some tables use a semi-reflective coating, which can interfere with the optical sensor.

I had a laser mouse, and it didnt work well on glass or plexiglass. But it did work on a few more surfaces, as well as having a higher DPI and being more sensitive. They also dont light up as brightly as an optical mouse does.

05-30-2006, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
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05-30-2006, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Apokarteron banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OS X Age: 18 Posts: 1,920	When I asked a tech what the difference is between laser and optical mice he answered: "You... You could use the laser mouse on glass as well, and its only $85" No big defference...