Can't decide on mouse...

**The_Other_One** · 09-16-2006, 06:34 AM

OK, so I figure I'd get a new mouse with this gift card I had because the one for my laptop's horrible. But throwing it into the wall didn't help

(it was acting up

) Anyway, I figured I'd get one new one and use my least favorite(either the new one or my current) on my laptop at school... But I can't decide what to get!

I really do like the one I have at home now. It's a cheaper Memerex, but it's been very nice. The buttons still click great, and it has two very easy to use side buttons. Only bad part is the batteries die quite fast(every week)

I wouldn't mind getting a high quality wired mouse for my desktop, but I can't decide if I'd like a wired or wireless at school... So, what do you guys think? Preferably below $35... Much more just seems a little crazy for a mouse, espcailly considering how well this one works(it was $20

)

PC eye · 09-16-2006, 06:45 AM

Well you already know which online vendor to go to in order to look over a ton of makes and models. http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Su...SubCategory=65

From personal use the MS models have shown themselves to be the most durable as well as Logitech. I know deciding on a wired or wireless can be a little hard at times with a portable unit.

At school you don't want cords hanging around. But cordless models have their time when the batteries crap right in the middle of something.

Take a look at the MS models newegg has in and give me your thoughts on them. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=65

**The_Other_One** · 09-16-2006, 07:24 AM

I had a microsoft mouse once, but I didn't really like it. First off it was quite heavy(wireless) 2nd the DPI was quite low. Also, the buttons wore out very fast...or at least the left click began acting up after a few months.

I thought about just getting a few of these... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826178004
And being on my way. They seem to have great reviews(More on the blue one) and that price is just so cheap. Maybe I could get 3 of them and if one messes up, I have spares...

holyjunk · 09-16-2006, 07:58 AM

These look more comfortable.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193021
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193016

Arm_Pit · 09-16-2006, 09:05 AM

IMO, if your going wireless, if the batterys die fast or not, invest in some rechargable batterys. If you get them at a good place like Micro Center or Frys the abtterys will cost about 10$ for a 4 pack fo the GOOD kind, then if just using for that you can probally just get a 15$ charger, if you want a faster charge you could go for a more expensive one... It's nicer then buying new batterys all the time, and if you buy a few packs of them you can use them for other thigns too.

**The_Other_One** · 09-16-2006, 09:11 AM

holyjunk125 - Haha, that first mouse reminds me of a cheap car with a horrible body kit on it

Arm_Pit - I already have some extreamly high capacity batteries I use.

PC eye · 09-16-2006, 09:48 AM

The both of those Rosewills look like something else for sure. But that first one you posted looked a little lame there. What is your spending range at the moment? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=65

diduknowthat · 09-16-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

The both of those Rosewills look like something else for sure. But that first one you posted looked a little lame there. What is your spending range at the moment? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=65

He said $35 max I think.

You can get a cheap logitech wireless mouse, my friend has one and the battery life is incredibly long.

Verve · 09-16-2006, 06:49 PM

I would suggest this one for a corded mouse http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-400-P.../dp/B000F1O0X2

Burgerbob · 09-16-2006, 06:55 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104192
It is the best mouse i have ever used. Period.

09-16-2006, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	Can't decide on mouse... OK, so I figure I'd get a new mouse with this gift card I had because the one for my laptop's horrible. But throwing it into the wall didn't help (it was acting up ) Anyway, I figured I'd get one new one and use my least favorite(either the new one or my current) on my laptop at school... But I can't decide what to get! I really do like the one I have at home now. It's a cheaper Memerex, but it's been very nice. The buttons still click great, and it has two very easy to use side buttons. Only bad part is the batteries die quite fast(every week) I wouldn't mind getting a high quality wired mouse for my desktop, but I can't decide if I'd like a wired or wireless at school... So, what do you guys think? Preferably below $35... Much more just seems a little crazy for a mouse, espcailly considering how well this one works(it was $20 ) __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

09-16-2006, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	I had a microsoft mouse once, but I didn't really like it. First off it was quite heavy(wireless) 2nd the DPI was quite low. Also, the buttons wore out very fast...or at least the left click began acting up after a few months. I thought about just getting a few of these... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826178004 And being on my way. They seem to have great reviews(More on the blue one) and that price is just so cheap. Maybe I could get 3 of them and if one messes up, I have spares... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

09-16-2006, 07:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
holyjunk Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,622	These look more comfortable. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193021 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826193016 __________________ pentium 4 1.5GHz 512mb pc133 19inch crt monitor Radeon 9200se X-Fi Extreme Music LOGITECH Z-5300E!! *family pc, hope to get mine in a year or so.

09-16-2006, 09:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	holyjunk125 - Haha, that first mouse reminds me of a cheap car with a horrible body kit on it Arm_Pit - I already have some extreamly high capacity batteries I use. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

09-16-2006, 06:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Verve Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 2,497	I would suggest this one for a corded mouse http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-400-P.../dp/B000F1O0X2 __________________ Formerly Starwarsman HP DV6885 Special Edition Core2Duo T8100 @ 2.1 GHz 3GB DDR2 Ram 250GB SATA HDD Geforce 8400m GS Vista Home Premium SP1 The Masterplan

09-16-2006, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,213	Well you already know which online vendor to go to in order to look over a ton of makes and models. http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Su...SubCategory=65 From personal use the MS models have shown themselves to be the most durable as well as Logitech. I know deciding on a wired or wireless can be a little hard at times with a portable unit. At school you don't want cords hanging around. But cordless models have their time when the batteries crap right in the middle of something. Take a look at the MS models newegg has in and give me your thoughts on them. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=65

09-16-2006, 09:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Arm_Pit banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,299	IMO, if your going wireless, if the batterys die fast or not, invest in some rechargable batterys. If you get them at a good place like Micro Center or Frys the abtterys will cost about 10$ for a 4 pack fo the GOOD kind, then if just using for that you can probally just get a 15$ charger, if you want a faster charge you could go for a more expensive one... It's nicer then buying new batterys all the time, and if you buy a few packs of them you can use them for other thigns too.

09-16-2006, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 20,213	The both of those Rosewills look like something else for sure. But that first one you posted looked a little lame there. What is your spending range at the moment? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...SubCategory=65

09-16-2006, 06:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Burgerbob Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Private Island Age: 18 Posts: 2,529	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104192 It is the best mouse i have ever used. Period. __________________ MY Computer AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ Black Edition, Zalman 9700 4096Mb Patriot Viper, ASUS M3N78 Pro 750GB Seagate HDD, eVGA GeForce 8800GT w/Akimbo Antec Three Hundred Logitech MX Revolution, UltraX Media Hanns-G 19in 5ms EEEPC 4G, 1GB RAM, 4GB SD card

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