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    Question Help on choosing mouse

    Hey there,

    Just browsing trying to find a new mouse (for gaming) not too sure on what do get, would be cool to know peoples experiences / reccomendations with mice.

    Was thinking Razer Diamondback.. not too sure though.
    At the moment I have MX700, MX510, MX900 and Microsoft Intelimouse.

    Thanks in advance for your input.
    Last edited by Stephen C; 10-03-2005 at 04:54 PM.

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    Get Explorer!

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    I have the Logitech MX500 (predecessor of the 510). It's very responsive and very comfortable. Software's OK too.

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    mx510 is Very good I have heard (although i have never used one), I have a MX700 its very good but needs a good surface to get the best out of it, the mouse pointer twitches very slightly too,

    i also have a wired M$ intellimouse,, that’s very good in my opinion, a lot less surface dependent than the Logitech.

    hope this helps a little

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    I use a 510 @ work @ MX700 at home. Best rodents I've ever had! Best used with a quality mousemat.
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    MX700 home, MX500 work.

    Both excellent, I dont see why you need something different to your current collection really...

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    I'm currently using the MX510 on an Icemat, it's ok but I have a gripe with having to buy copious amounts of mouse skates to use on the Icemat.. also the mouse is wearing down and starting to make my desk look ugly

    Anyone had experience with the Razer Diamondback?
    Curious as to how it fits in hand and how accesible the side buttons are.

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    Whilst we're on the subject:

    What is a quality mouse mat?
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    Quote Originally Posted by poindextermatic
    Whilst we're on the subject:

    What is a quality mouse mat?
    Everglide, icemat, ratpadz, as opposed to the cruddy foam backed jobbies.
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    Anyone used the Razer Diamondback then?

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    I'd go for the MX1000, its meant to be a fantastic little device.
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    mx500 or mx700(500 but no wires) or mx510

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    i woulg go for the razor for gaming, its the best for it i would say
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    I have a Razer Diamondback and think it's excellent. Very responsive, have never tried logitech mice as they don't cater for us left handed users.

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    Just bought myself a Razer Diamondback for £38 including special delivery.. (hope that's a good price, cheapest I could find anyways)

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    A good mousemat for the razer is the Steelpad 4D with the mouse skatez on its soo smooth!!

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