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    Re: What mice do people use?

    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=008

    Usage for +4 years now. It's light, it's simple/easy to use and it can take one hell of a beating when I rage and still work perfectly fine afterwards!

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    I've been addicted to wireless mice for a couple of years now, and have 3 of them.

    1) Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer
    Nice shape, but the thumb buttons are poorly placed/sized (this has since been corrected on newer models). The 'soft' scrollwheel takes some getting used to and is a problem in applications where you need to scroll it precisely. Good software EXCEPT for the fact that it causes Photoshop CS3 to crash (a well-documented bug that's been around for months with no sign of a fix from either Adobe or MS). No lag whatsoever.
    2) Logitech MX 610
    Slightly better ergonomics than the MS mouse, though not vastly different. A major flaw is that the microswitch for the primary button is a bit flaky, occasionally producing spurious double-clicks. This is a very intermittent fault (and unfortunately I threw away the receipt) - replacing the mouse is the only option to fix it, though sometimes a number of slow single clicks is enough to cause the spring to shift just enough to function correctly. There seem to be many reports of this problem on Logitech mice. Software is not really as good as MS's driver, but offers similar functionality. Noticeable lag at times, not always attributable to the mouse waking up. While the small USB wireless receiver is good for mobile use, it can't be plugged into a rear USB port on a desktop, as the metal of the case then interferes with reception. MUCH heavier battery drain than found on the MS mouse, be sure to have a couple of sets of rechargeable AAs.
    3) Cheapo Chinese knock-off that I bought at Maplin
    Noticeably poorer build quality than either of the above, but actually quite comfortable to use. Decent SW, and it came with a USB-powered AA recharger, which is actually very handy for mobile use (though a bit big).

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    I have an mx1000 too; great mouse. I previously had a MS Intellimouse 3 wireless and it was a pile of crap, the build quality was dire to say the least compared to the mx1000 and I found the scroll wheel was far to loose while the buttons didn't give enough resistance. Thinking about it now I hated the thing, it just felt cheap.

    My mx1000 is getting on a bit now, I've lost two feet things, the paint is wareing through in places and the badge thats stuck to the back of it has come off, but it still performs flawlessly. My only gripe is that I am having to charge the battery every week now since the internal battery is a little worn out after me having it for a number of years and using it pretty much everyday. It would have been perfect if it came with interchangeable re-chargeable batteries like the G7. The G7 is probably a better mouse but that green and sliver they have going on looks hideous to me.

    EDIT: The other great thing with the MX1000 is the speed scroll buttons. Saves your finger no end when you have to navigate up/down a long page. Such features should be on all modern mice because it really does provide something useful.
    Last edited by Dorza; 17-08-2007 at 08:21 PM.

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer v3.0 (USB, optical, wired, 4 buttons + wheel) here, its a few years old now but its been as solid as a rock, wouldnt hesitate to get another.
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    Re: What mice do people use?

    currently using my trusty mx518 and never had a prob, before that had a raptor m2 which was an ace bit of kit until i knackered the scroll wheel

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Logitech MX1000 Laser, Bluetooth model.

    I'd highly recommend the Logitech range of peripherals

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    Quote Originally Posted by Premium View Post
    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=008

    Usage for +4 years now. It's light, it's simple/easy to use and it can take one hell of a beating when I rage and still work perfectly fine afterwards!
    Yep, I use the the trusty old MS Wheel Mouse Optical, with some added skates and a Steelpad S&S for gaming.

    Stick to what your comfortable with is what I say.

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by StoX View Post
    Logitech MX1000 Laser, Bluetooth model.

    I'd highly recommend the Logitech range of peripherals
    There's a bluetooth version?!

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by MarcLister View Post
    There's a bluetooth version?!
    yeah, I had to buy the MX5000 to get hold of it though!! I also have the Logitech Revolution, but prefer the MX1000 with the DiNovo Edge keyboard

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    +1 logitech MX1000

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by Premium View Post
    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo...s.aspx?pid=008

    Usage for +4 years now. It's light, it's simple/easy to use and it can take one hell of a beating when I rage and still work perfectly fine afterwards!
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    Re: What mice do people use?

    MX1000. Does the job, not all that it's cracked up to be though. I can't complain though, got it cheap.

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by pr0p4g4nd4 View Post
    MX1000. Does the job, not all that it's cracked up to be though.
    Out of interest, why do you say that - have you had any problems with it?

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by StoX View Post
    Out of interest, why do you say that - have you had any problems with it?
    Well I get the double clickey "time of the month". Is quite infuriating that.

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    Quote Originally Posted by StoX View Post
    yeah, I had to buy the MX5000 to get hold of it though!! I also have the Logitech Revolution, but prefer the MX1000 with the DiNovo Edge keyboard
    You really don't have a clue, do you? The receiver has Bluetooth. That's it. You could have bought a £3 dongle and got the same functionality.

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    Re: What mice do people use?

    MX1000

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