Microsoft Phaser Intellimouse

Alyeska · Post by **Alyeska** » 2005-02-10 05:05pm

Product Review

I want one.

Jason von Evil · Post by **Jason von Evil** » 2005-02-10 05:25pm

That would nice to use until the new Turbolaser mice come out.

brianeyci · Post by **brianeyci** » 2005-02-10 05:32pm

I have X-trac Hammer $50 dollar mousepad and was one of the first to get MX 510 when it came out. Cord all the way baby. I didn't want to risk getting 700 or 900 later because they were cordless. And I probably won't get this mouse because it is cordless. Am I too old school?

Brian

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-02-10 05:49pm

Destructionator XIII wrote:
Aya wrote:That would nice to use until the new Turbolaser mice come out.
Your turbolaser mouse is NO match for my holographic TOS mousepad!

I'll see your holographic TOS mousepad and raise you a gridfire mouse!!!
You're spamming, Master Bruce.
Well, yes, but that's what this thread is about. I mean c'mon, phaser mouse?

Robert Walper · Post by **Robert Walper** » 2005-02-10 06:48pm

brianeyci wrote:I have X-trac Hammer $50 dollar mousepad and was one of the first to get MX 510 when it came out. Cord all the way baby. I didn't want to risk getting 700 or 900 later because they were cordless. And I probably won't get this mouse because it is cordless. Am I too old school?

Brian

Cordless mice are a pain in the ass. I hate changing batteries. I'll take a cord mouse anyday over a cordless one.

Until they come up with some decent batteries that is.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-02-10 06:49pm

Robert Walper wrote:
brianeyci wrote:I have X-trac Hammer $50 dollar mousepad and was one of the first to get MX 510 when it came out. Cord all the way baby. I didn't want to risk getting 700 or 900 later because they were cordless. And I probably won't get this mouse because it is cordless. Am I too old school?
Brian
Cordless mice are a pain in the ass. I hate changing batteries. I'll take a cord mouse anyday over a cordless one.
Until they come up with some decent batteries that is.

Does the term 'rechargeable batteries' mean anything to you?

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-02-10 07:14pm

Destructionator XIII wrote:
Batman wrote: Does the term 'rechargeable batteries' mean anything to you?
Still, that means plugging them in, which takes a cord. I agree that wireless keyboards and mice are worthless.

Err, what? It takes a cord no matter what as you need a transceiver station for the cordless mouse to work in the first place. How does putting the mouse in said station to recharge mean any serious bother?
And wireless mice and keyboards are NOT worthless. I can only assume you never needed to set up a PC workplace in a situation where cable length was a serious concern. Like, you know, an office workplace. Let's throw in a left-handed worker just to spite you.

Batman · Post by **Batman** » 2005-02-10 07:26pm

Destructionator XIII wrote:ve any use for them myself, and everyone I know with one uses them only for the purpose of showing off. I suppose they do have their place.

My apologies if I seemed a bit harsh. It's just that I'm partial to cordless on acount of
a) having a rig that would need mouse extension cords if nothing else in a cord scenario, and
b) having had to fiddle with workplace arrangements way to often on account of KB/mouse cord lengths.
YES, there are potential problems with cordless. YES, a lot of people use them merely to brag. Nevertheless, until the computer industry realizes they need to increase cord length by at least a factor of five I maintain that cordless serves a purpose .

InnocentBystander · Post by **InnocentBystander** » 2005-02-10 07:45pm

They don't let civilians use Phaser Type IIs

Worlds Spanner · Post by **Worlds Spanner** » 2005-02-11 02:08am

I've been using a cordless mouse for two years now and love it. I got it because I needed a new mouse, and I wanted a four button mouse for gaming reasons. At that point I was fairly high end already, and a cordless *with docking station* was only a little more expensive. I would never get a cordless mouse without a docking station. What if I needed to change the batteries while playing a game?

It's just great - I never have to worry abuut the cord catching behind the desk, and I can also lean back and use the mouse beyojd the reach of a cord when watching a movie or something. And the battery never needs changing.

Companion Cube · Post by **Companion Cube** » 2005-02-11 02:50am

InnocentBystander wrote:They don't let civilians use Phaser Type IIs
http://personal.stevens.edu/~dstier/phaserII.jpg

I maintain that Logitech's are far superior in ergonomic terms, and since they have demonstrated superior ROF and firepower, Logitech ground forces would triumph.