Fast mouse for gamming?

For a steel worker or someone with larger hands the MS Trackball Explorer which is an optical model moves quite well. But it's far from what most would even consider using. Logitech uses a tilt wheel now to replace the trackball on their's. MS did away with the TE due to complaints about ergonaumics or whatever from the angle you have to hold it at.

As far as the Headsh0t "joke" you can get a good look at one article on it seen at http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2024687,00.asp If I want something with a pendelum on it swinging from above... :P To compete with the G5 Microsoft came out with their own "lead ballioon" seen in the Lazer Mouse 6000 which is priced low for obvious reasons at this time. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...TT=26-105-183&CMP=KNC-overturesmx&ATT=product
 
i work at best buy and they sell us stuff for whatever it costs them plus 5% and i normally get things for around what newegg sells stuff for, i figure they make a lot of their money on shipping items, and their 15% restocking fee, and whatever they make through deals with the manufacturers.

but yea, the G5 or the G7, they're amazing.
 
fade2green514 said:
i work at best buy and they sell us stuff for whatever it costs them plus 5% and i normally get things for around what newegg sells stuff for, i figure they make a lot of their money on shipping items, and their 15% restocking fee, and whatever they make through deals with the manufacturers.

but yea, the G5 or the G7, they're amazing.
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how much could you buy a g7 for then at your best buy?
 
As an employee he would probably end up seeing a 30-40% price reduction on a number of things like that. With a $75 or so retail tag he probably would pay about $45 + or -.
 
PC eye said:
As an employee he would probably end up seeing a 30-40% price reduction on a number of things like that. With a $75 or so retail tag he probably would pay about $45 + or -.
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wow thats a great deal...ill buy one of those off you green....:D
 
There was a time when there was only "one mouse"? :confused: one standard for an office look mouse? :eek: that can't be! And then the gamer or someone bored to the max said "hey these dang mice don't feel good!" and soon someone changed one type of mouse from the typical rubber ball that dried up annoyance and tried infrared and then wireless. And suddenly there was a mouse for just about everyone! :D
 
g5 or an mx518 are your best options, I actually bought my g5 at bestbuy, twas on sale and just as cheap as on newegg. :D
 
Well track ball is out as far as gamming not sure I could get the hang of that, the G5 looks like a winner here, looks comfortable.
 
sirmixalot42691 said:
since we're already on the topic.....would you guys rather get a microsoft habu or razer deathadder?
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You must be referring to the models seen at the links here. The Razer Copperhead is found at http://www.razerzone.com/Products/Gaming-Mice/Razer-Copperhead-Gaming-Mouse/#Frame3 with the MS Habu seen at http://www.razerzone.com/Products/Gaming-Mice/Microsoft-Habu-Gaming-Mouse/ :D

Lane said:
Well track ball is out as far as gamming not sure I could get the hang of that, the G5 looks like a winner here, looks comfortable.
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With a track ball you move the track ball and not the mouse all over. The mouse stays stationary with no hassles fighting with mouse pads that fall apart. There's not too many that are good for anything let alone gaming. But it's also personal preference and the different "feel" when using one.

Logitech has a Trackman model that looks much like the MS Trackball Explorer while being a cordless model seen with others at http://www.compuvisor.com/trackballs.html The one thing to mention about the analog type of track ball mice is their soon demise. A link for the MS TExplorer wasn't found so I'll throw in a jpg here.

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I would strongly suggest the Logitech G7 if you have the money, its wireless too, or if you want to spend a little less, and get a wired, the Logitech G5 gaming mouse.

Other then that, I would reccomend the Ideazon Reaper, made by the same people who made the zboard and the MERC gaming keyboard.
 
i just got an mx518 for $20 CDN at a futureshop. i think opticals are becoming out of fashion now thats why they were cheap.

but........ it works well for me, i like it.
 
omgsauce said:
I would strongly suggest the Logitech G7 if you have the money, its wireless too, or if you want to spend a little less, and get a wired, the Logitech G5 gaming mouse.

Other then that, I would reccomend the Ideazon Reaper, made by the same people who made the zboard and the MERC gaming keyboard.
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While Logitech has some great models to look over you shouldn't have to pay a price over $50 for a mouse! That gets into being ridiculous when some won't do anymore then a lower cost model. For a good cordless you expect to pay a little more while a corded model even with looks should be within the average budget. What you should look for first is durabililty especially when you plan on gaming. The serious gamer put more "wear + tear" faster then the avaerage web browser/occasional gamer puts on one.
 
PC I just got a Logitech optical track ball mouse and I'm really liking it. I havent tested it out with games, but for the design work I do it will work out great!
 
a123 said:
i just got an mx518 for $20 CDN at a futureshop. i think opticals are becoming out of fashion now thats why they were cheap.

but........ it works well for me, i like it.
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Yeah I just got the mx518 too. Amazing stuff man. Amazing stuff. And only $20!? Was this an on line store??????
 
Sacrinyellow5 said:
PC I just got a Logitech optical track ball mouse and I'm really liking it. I havent tested it out with games, but for the design work I do it will work out great!
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Which model did you go with? The ultra thin model seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104108 was given a quick glance here until finding the MS model I've stuck with since. The Logitech cordless model with 7 buttons seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104125 would be the I would go with if and when replacing the MS model here. That goes for $55 and looked good there.

It takes a little bit of time to get used to if you are new at using a trackball for gaming. But once you get hooked you'll throw the mice pads away. :P
 
ADE said:
Yeah I just got the mx518 too. Amazing stuff man. Amazing stuff. And only $20!? Was this an on line store??????
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no, actually it was just a regular weekly sales item for futureshop. it was all gone after the first day it was on sale haha...

i don't think they're getting anymore, so i guess they didn't want to keep them.
 
PC eye said:
Which model did you go with? The ultra thin model seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104108 was given a quick glance here until finding the MS model I've stuck with since. The Logitech cordless model with 7 buttons seen at http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104125 would be the I would go with if and when replacing the MS model here. That goes for $55 and looked good there.

It takes a little bit of time to get used to if you are new at using a trackball for gaming. But once you get hooked you'll throw the mice pads away. :P
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Actually it was this one.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2150,CONTENTID=5002

I was debating on buying the first one you linked, but when with the thumb version.
 
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