Wireless Mouse - Advice Please

[EtheAv8r]

Logitech MX600 - I just got one with my MX 3000 Keyboard/Mouse combe - and prefer it to the MX1000 - the MX600 is a little smaller and more comfortable.

[Blitzen]

So you had the last one

I take it the City Link delivery did turn up in the end?

Eventually :/
Like i said..not the fault of Scan but still annoying.

[Andeh13]

Another tick next to the mx1000, cant stress enough how good this mouse is. I use it for gamming & browsing in equal measures and havent been disappointed with either.

Bought it for a good £40 and was worried id over spent for a mouse but looking back on it, it was one of the best purchases id made.

[amjedm]

Guys (and gals)

Do you think it's important to have one of these fancy curved mice instead of say a standard one like the one below (Logitech V200)

http://www.scan.co.uk/products/produ...oductID=530997

I use a standard optical mouse (I think it's Logitech but branded Sumvision) at the moment.

[this_is_gav]

IMHO if it does what you want and is comfortable, then there's little reason to upgrade. Unless you play FPS religiously then a top notch mouse isn't a good deal.

Personally I like my high-end curvy logitech mice, but I've also got a few cheapies lying around for other PCs (1 budget logitech and a budget MS one) and they do the job. If you're happy with yours (IE it's comfortable, you're not into mega-precision/speed and you have all the buttons you want) then stick with it.

If you do intend to upgrade, then yeah, I'd go for a curvy one. It does fit on my hand nicely, though I guess that's not for everyone.

[amjedm]

This is the one I've picked up from PC World (£25 - reserved it online) - Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/hardware...s.aspx?pid=068

I haven't opened it yet, just in case I change my mind.

The other one I was considering was the Microsoft Optical Mouse 2000 (£15, again reserved online)

http://www.microsoft.com/uk/hardware...s.aspx?pid=069

Any opinions?

[Andeh13]

5000 is similar to the mouse we used to have - same but without the back/forward buttons. IMHO the MX1000 beats it hands down, the MX is much comfier, got a mate at uni who has it and going from my mouse to his is a real step down. It also doesnt have a battery charging terminal so expect to change the batteries every few months with heavy usage.

Mx1000 is also heavier (but not too heavy) and feels much sturdier & solid.

[amjedm]

5000 is similar to the mouse we used to have - same but without the back/forward buttons. IMHO the MX1000 beats it hands down, the MX is much comfier, got a mate at uni who has it and going from my mouse to his is a real step down. It also doesnt have a battery charging terminal so expect to change the batteries every few months with heavy usage.

Mx1000 is also heavier (but not too heavy) and feels much sturdier & solid.

The only problem I have with the MX1000 is you can't use it with the left hand.

At the moment (with no experience of cordless mice) I prefer one that I can change the battery in as I use rechargeable batteries.

[MadduckUK]

From CNET:

The good: Contoured design for both left and right hands; five customizable buttons; clear optical laser.

The bad: Hard-to-access side buttons; short, three-foot range; plastic is slippery; warranty information is difficult to find.

The bottom line: The Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 is a good precision mouse for left-handers, but righties would be better off with a mouse designed for that hand.

6.7
out of 10

[amjedm]

I had read that review but thanks for the reminder (MadduckUK).

Having a read of the MX1000 review on Hexus now.

[amjedm]

Am I right in thinking the MS mice/keyboards aren't a patch on the Logitech ones?

In case you haven't figured out from the above I'm now thinking of going for a wireless combo.

[amjedm]

ooops - please see http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.p...328#post967328