Author Topic: Mouse choice (Read 9783 times)

Nick · « **on:** December 09, 2011, 07:34:07 pm »

I'm having some issues on choosing a new mouse for my pc.. i want to buy a new mouse, but i don't really know wich one. i had a look on the microsoft touch mouse ( http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/products/touch-mouse/microsite/ ), but does anyone have some experience with it? because i read reviews that were totally good, but also that were totally bad..

or do you have an idea/suggestion for another mouse (doesn't have to be touch) below €80?

thanks for all

Nick

Juju · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2011, 08:48:20 pm »

The Magic Mouse that comes with the iMac is pretty awesome.

chattahippie · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2011, 10:31:21 pm »

Quote from: Juju on December 09, 2011, 08:48:20 pm

The Magic Mouse that comes with the iMac is pretty awesome.

Yes.

MagicPrefs ftw

Nick · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2011, 02:09:57 am »

i know, but is it possible to use it with windows? i've tried that one on a mac, an it works flawless, but i'm stuck at windows

flyingfisch · « **Reply #4 on:** December 15, 2011, 07:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Nick on December 10, 2011, 02:09:57 am

i know, but is it possible to use it with windows? i've tried that one on a mac, an it works flawless, but i'm stuck at windows

I, uhh... dont like the magic mouse

anyway, i use a tablet (wacom) instead of a mouse mostly. Love it.

Juju · « **Reply #5 on:** December 15, 2011, 09:16:50 pm »

Quote from: Nick on December 10, 2011, 02:09:57 am

i know, but is it possible to use it with windows? i've tried that one on a mac, an it works flawless, but i'm stuck at windows

Yes you can, it comes with the BootCamp drivers. I guess it comes separately too.

DJ Omnimaga · « **Reply #6 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:47:58 pm »

I asked Juju how long did batteries last in that kind of mouse while he was at my home last evening, but I forgot already. Do they last a good amount of time or do they last like 2-3 hours? When I play Starcraft II, some people's mouse die in the middle of games so if they're not ~~korean~~ good they can't do much.

Juju · « **Reply #7 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:53:36 pm »

For some reason, the batteries of my mouse already died one time and have 68% left while my keyboard is still at 100%. Got them since something like a month.

DJ Omnimaga · « **Reply #8 on:** December 15, 2011, 10:56:00 pm »

Ah ok so they last a decent amount of time? Also what kind of battery do they use? AAA's or batteries like in the TI-Nspire that you recharge via USB? I was wondering because if I ever got a mac like that or a similar keyboard/mouse for Windows, I would hate having to change batteries every 3 hours.

Juju · « **Reply #9 on:** December 15, 2011, 11:02:09 pm »

Decent amount of time, not sure. Not every 3 hours though. More like a month. And it's AA batteries.

aeTIos · « **Reply #10 on:** December 16, 2011, 10:08:09 am »

I use the Trust-MI-7700R. I recommend that one. Batteries last super long and stuff.
and it's definitely below €80

JL235 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 16, 2011, 11:17:01 am »

Just to throw it out there as an alternative, why not try a trackball? I have a Logitech Marble Mouse and it's excellent.

I've had it for 3 years now, and it's just as solid as one day one. I also play plenty of games with it, including FPS and strategy games, and it's fine.

Nick · « **Reply #12 on:** December 16, 2011, 02:00:41 pm »

because they're too big to take it with me everywhere i go with my laptop.. i tought of that too, but thanks for the advice

i'll have a look at that trust one, how old is yours? since i have had trust stuff that only last for like 2 months or so xs

aeTIos · « **Reply #13 on:** December 19, 2011, 07:14:46 am »

Nick, my mouse has been alive for over 2.5 years now so that's okay

One thing: It's a wireless. So dont lose the receiver.

JL235 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 20, 2011, 08:47:26 pm »

For a travel mouse I essentially use this:

I got about 4 of them from my university, each with a different design, and they have each lasted years. They are also surprisingly good; I can happily use the mouse on any surface, with no issues, and it's one of the main reasons I use it. It's also dirt cheap, so if it does break after a few months, no worries.