I really think the real differences are in the shape and software, any sensor/hardware will be easily fast and accurate enough. I don't mind paying for (build)quality, but just what is the screen there for...
Once you get to a certain level of sensitivity, who really cares if it can track at 8 or 80mph? As far as I'm concerned, mice are sufficiently sensitive enough these days for me not to have to worry about it. I'm not really concerned about all the "driver aid" stuff like more accurate tracking - I want the cursor/crosshair to follow the movements I make with the mouse, even if it twitches and isn't perfectly straight.
The only thing I'm really concerned about is ergonomics: if my hand isn't sore or cramped after an hour or two, then I've found a good mouse.
Originally Posted by BLC Once you get to a certain level of sensitivity, who really cares if it can track at 8 or 80mph? As far as I'm concerned, mice are sufficiently sensitive enough these days for me not to have to worry about it. I'm not really concerned about all the "driver aid" stuff like more accurate tracking - I want the cursor/crosshair to follow the movements I make with the mouse, even if it twitches and isn't perfectly straight.
The only thing I'm really concerned about is ergonomics: if my hand isn't sore or cramped after an hour or two, then I've found a good mouse.
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Originally Posted by ssj12 ill take razer's products over steel.
I used to think the same but Razer seems to be abandoning the ambidextrous mouse which renders their latest products useless to me (a lefty).
This mouse may have decent build quality, although I do not trust these reviews as the same is said about Razer's mice and the Microsoft HABU and I find them to have a cheap plastic feel about them, So back to my point... This mouse may or may not have decent build quality but what would put me off is these two points:
1) Looks cheap.
2) Isn't cheap!
The mouse I had previously was an old (very old... only mouse I've owned and was bought when I first built my PC) Logitech MouseMan. It still works although I have worn through the rubber area around the thumb button and I only really upgraded so I could have more buttons to program and play with as the drivers for the old mouse are not supported by Win7 so I lost the thumb button, along with the experience of better game play with the adjustable DPI resolution. So far I am totally happy with my choice of the Logitech G500 although I would have liked to have a blue LED instead of the red as it would them match my PC... but thats nothing to complain about as my hand covers it anyway.
I look forward to picking up the new Logitech G110 Keyboard although I think I will wait until retailers/etailers start to price lower than the RRP of £69.99.
Originally Posted by SchizoFrog This mouse may have decent build quality, although I do not trust these reviews as the same is said about Razer's mice and the Microsoft HABU and I find them to have a cheap plastic feel about them, So back to my point... This mouse may or may not have decent build quality but what would put me off is these two points:
1) Looks cheap.
2) Isn't cheap!
Next time you have access to a CNC machine, mill a new casing for the mouse, then?
How's the quality of the plastic compared with the Logitech MX Revolution? This steelseries looks pretty solid, but that's what I thought about the MS Sidewinder (which is complete trash quality imo).
Why doesn't someone release a mouse with a shell made of aluminum? If there already is one, I'm interested to know..
I tried a few of the 'high performance' mouses like razor etc back in the shop, those things are friggin small. I can't fit my hand around one for 1 minute without it becoming painful. I support bigger mouses, for men that don't have tiny hands. =/
This mouse seems to be fitting the bill, and the review says it feels good too. o.O I'm not quite sure why the uber-high specs though, I was gaming fine with an old intellimouse. (Except they break easily after a year of use.)
Originally Posted by Mraedis I tried a few of the 'high performance' mouses like razor etc back in the shop, those things are friggin small. I can't fit my hand around one for 1 minute without it becoming painful. I support bigger mouses, for men that don't have tiny hands. =/
This mouse seems to be fitting the bill, and the review says it feels good too. o.O I'm not quite sure why the uber-high specs though, I was gaming fine with an old intellimouse. (Except they break easily after a year of use.)
If you've got big hands, try the Ikaris (optical or laser) - they're PERFECT. I have the same problem as you - tried the MX518 (old and new), G5 (old and new), G500, Steelseries Kinzu, Razer DeathAdder, Mamba and Lachesis - none of them suited my hand as well as the Ikari.
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ReplyIf you absolutely need it.
All the rest is just marketing gimmicks and a 'placebo' effect on the user.
Actually... No.
The only thing I'm really concerned about is ergonomics: if my hand isn't sore or cramped after an hour or two, then I've found a good mouse.
not at all
that is all
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I used to think the same but Razer seems to be abandoning the ambidextrous mouse which renders their latest products useless to me (a lefty).
1) Looks cheap.
2) Isn't cheap!
The mouse I had previously was an old (very old... only mouse I've owned and was bought when I first built my PC) Logitech MouseMan. It still works although I have worn through the rubber area around the thumb button and I only really upgraded so I could have more buttons to program and play with as the drivers for the old mouse are not supported by Win7 so I lost the thumb button, along with the experience of better game play with the adjustable DPI resolution. So far I am totally happy with my choice of the Logitech G500 although I would have liked to have a blue LED instead of the red as it would them match my PC... but thats nothing to complain about as my hand covers it anyway.
I look forward to picking up the new Logitech G110 Keyboard although I think I will wait until retailers/etailers start to price lower than the RRP of £69.99.
Next time you have access to a CNC machine, mill a new casing for the mouse, then?
I'm using one of those $10 Logitech optical mice..
Wired via USB, it works great, and it is relatively comfy. Although it lacks buttons.
Why doesn't someone release a mouse with a shell made of aluminum? If there already is one, I'm interested to know..
Not worth the money.
My Steelseries keyboard was expensive, and is in fact a POS.
The "L" key went for days last week...and then just came back....
Which board? Steelseries makes a whole bunch of them.
I use an Ikari Optical, and I think the tracking and shape are phenomenal.
This mouse seems to be fitting the bill, and the review says it feels good too. o.O I'm not quite sure why the uber-high specs though, I was gaming fine with an old intellimouse. (Except they break easily after a year of use.)
If you've got big hands, try the Ikaris (optical or laser) - they're PERFECT. I have the same problem as you - tried the MX518 (old and new), G5 (old and new), G500, Steelseries Kinzu, Razer DeathAdder, Mamba and Lachesis - none of them suited my hand as well as the Ikari.
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