Looking for a new mouse
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So I'm thinking about getting a new mouse for my computer. I can't use my current one without breaking my fingers on it and throwing a bit of a fit since you can't do anything on a computer with a broken mouse. So, I decided to ask my fellow Fakkuers about any advice or suggestions that you may have regarding which ones to get and which to stay away from.
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After my expensive Razer gaming mouse went out, I went to Target (because someone gave me a gift card a while back) and bought a GE dual scroll mouse for 15 bucks. I like it better than the Razer.
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Razer Copperhead (my second one; first one fucked off and died after ~4 years).
USSR:
+ I can use it with my girlish hands (consult my avatar for reference) without my hand hurting like hell, or my dainty little ovaries freezing.
+ The on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment punishes. Especially if you work with software where that comes in handy - such as 3d packages.
+ Fits left and right handers equally well.
+ Nice overall feel - scroll wheel handles "just right", etc.
MUJAHEDDIN:
- Price tag.
- Early revisions of the driver were crap.
- Only legacy drivers for the mac.
- First one lasted only 4 years.
Also got some el cheapo Logitech Cordless Desktop Deluxe wireless keyboard+mouse set here for the mac. Cheap shit, but ideal if you don't want to spend much money, and the mouse that comes with it is semi-decent (again, befitting my girlish hands; can be used ambidextrously; okay-enough scrollwheel handling).
USSR:
+ I can use it with my girlish hands (consult my avatar for reference) without my hand hurting like hell, or my dainty little ovaries freezing.
+ The on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment punishes. Especially if you work with software where that comes in handy - such as 3d packages.
+ Fits left and right handers equally well.
+ Nice overall feel - scroll wheel handles "just right", etc.
MUJAHEDDIN:
- Price tag.
- Early revisions of the driver were crap.
- Only legacy drivers for the mac.
- First one lasted only 4 years.
Also got some el cheapo Logitech Cordless Desktop Deluxe wireless keyboard+mouse set here for the mac. Cheap shit, but ideal if you don't want to spend much money, and the mouse that comes with it is semi-decent (again, befitting my girlish hands; can be used ambidextrously; okay-enough scrollwheel handling).
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I have the MX Revolution by Logitech. Fits my hand great since it's one of those contour mice, but it's right handed. Normally it retails for ~70? I got mine off eBay for 30 however. Battery life is about a week, then you just put it in the charging station for ~3 hours. No complaints about it except the software doesn't remember your settings sometimes and you have to open it up so it loads the settings (you can tweak it per program).
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cuteycindyhoney wrote...
I don't have a mouse on my desktop. I have a Microsoft optical trackball. I like it very much!actually this brings up an interresting point, since I belive all suggestions so far have been made with the possibility of gaming in mind, and they will all (also) be very good for that purpose.
The trackball is very good if you spend allot of time working in front of a pc, since it gives far less strees to arms and fingers. BUT it can be very hard to get use to, and I know of very few types of games where it is usable, since it may be good for precision, but not not combined speed/precision.
So, wrap up: an ordinary mouse is good for everything, but if you spend allot of time in front of the pc you are prone to getting a tennis-elbow and/or stressed shoulders. A trackball does not have problems with injuries like stressed shoulders and tennis elbow, but it is hard to get use to and is not usable for gaming
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jenslyn wrote...
The trackball is very good if you spend allot of time working in front of a pc, since it gives far less strees to arms and fingers. BUT it can be very hard to get use to, and I know of very few types of games where it is usable, since it may be good for precision, but not not combined speed/precision.So, wrap up: an ordinary mouse is good for everything, but if you spend allot of time in front of the pc you are prone to getting a tennis-elbow and/or stressed shoulders. A trackball does not have problems with injuries like stressed shoulders and tennis elbow, but it is hard to get use to and is not usable for gaming
My suggestion had nothing to do with gaming, as I don't really play games much. I do however use applications where precision is key. Also, I like my carpal tunnels intact, thank you very much.
I used to use a huge trackball on the Atari, which was nice, and one of the "modern" trackballs (logitech) on the PC, which was horrible. I had horrible cramps in my hand after prolonged use and it was hilariously imprecise. Do not recommend. Modern, small trackballs are far too straining on the hand to be of ergonomic advantage.
