Mouse recommendations

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2003-10-11 02:37pm

Okay, I'm in the market for a new mouse. Sadly, my Microsoft IntelliMouse 5-button Optical mouse seems to be kicking the dust. My left clicker is somewhat screwy. Sometimes one click sends a double-click to the system, other times clicks aren't even registered. Double-clicking items on my desktop seems to carry a 50% failure rate.

I've been very happy with this mouse overall. It's compact, optical, has a scroll wheel, and I think the software is really good. I may even just buy another one of these mice, but I figured I'd give some of Logitech's alternatives a look. If anyone has any recommendations, you must keep this in mind. The mouse must have at least 5 programmable buttons. Binding two mouse buttons to my browser's Back and Forward keystrokes was one of the best things I've ever done, and I can't live without it.

I've been seriously looking at the Logitech MX-500. Ever since installing Panther and making Exposé a part of my workflow, I now find myself in need of more mouse buttons; the function keys aren't cutting it. The MX-500 has 8 programmable buttons, which is perfect for me.

So does anyone have experience with this mouse? How is its accuracy? How's the scrolling? Does the acceleration feel right? Does anyone know of any better mice out there?

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-10-11 02:54pm

Durandal wrote:Okay, I'm in the market for a new mouse. Sadly, my Microsoft IntelliMouse 5-button Optical mouse seems to be kicking the dust. My left clicker is somewhat screwy. Sometimes one click sends a double-click to the system, other times clicks aren't even registered. Double-clicking items on my desktop seems to carry a 50% failure rate.

That thing has a lifetime warranty. Call Microsoft, they'l send you a new one free of charge.

BoredShirtless · Post by **BoredShirtless** » 2003-10-11 06:31pm

Durandal wrote:Does the acceleration feel right?

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-10-11 06:32pm

Acceleration is typically a software features that, well, accelerates the pointer speed as you keep moving. It's quite useful.

BoredShirtless · Post by **BoredShirtless** » 2003-10-11 06:36pm

I know. Do you really think there's a noticable difference between mouses?

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2003-10-11 07:01pm

If you need a new mouse then the Logitech MX500/MX700 is your baby. I love the intellimouse, but these are better. They are more accurate and track perfectly. Plus they are just a bit more comfortable than the Microsoft counterparts.

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2003-10-11 08:17pm

I use a Trackerball personally. Very handy if you don't have a lot of desk space.

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2003-10-11 10:39pm

I used trackballs for a long time, and I was amazed at how much overall accuracy increased when I switched to normal mice. I'm not going back to trackballs.

I've pretty much resolved to get either the MX 500 or 700. One of my friends said that there was a massive difference with the 700 because there was no cord resistance. Has anyone else had similar experience with mice?

The Cleric · Post by **The Cleric** » 2003-10-11 11:40pm

Durandal wrote:Has anyone else had similar experince with mice?

I normally step on mice. But seriously, stay away from trackballs. And I suggest the cordless mice with the charger base; they last longer and are very nice.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2003-10-11 11:54pm

Durandal wrote:I used trackballs for a long time, and I was amazed at how much overall accuracy increased when I switched to normal mice. I'm not going back to trackballs.

I've pretty much resolved to get either the MX 500 or 700. One of my friends said that there was a massive difference with the 700 because there was no cord resistance. Has anyone else had similar experience with mice?

I have the MX700 and my dad has the MX500. I've noticed no real difference between the two, certainly no "cord resistance" of any kind although I suppose it can vary depending on the amoung slack on the cord.

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2003-10-12 01:12am

Lord Pounder wrote:I use a Trackerball personally. Very handy if you don't have a lot of desk space.

Gaaaah, trackballs suck! Give me something that I can get used to immediately. I can never get any accuracy out of trackballs.

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2003-10-12 01:21am

Hmm...I use an optical trackerball, and I've been pretty happy with it...

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2003-10-12 02:02am

HemlockGrey wrote:Hmm...I use an optical trackerball, and I've been pretty happy with it...

Optical trackballs kind of defeat the purpose of optical technology. They still gunk up, and are only slightly easier to clean than normal ones. In my experience, they also gunk up far more quickly.

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