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!
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!
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).
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.
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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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
Logitech MX1000 Laser, Bluetooth model.
I'd highly recommend the Logitech range of peripherals
+1 logitech MX1000
MX1000
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