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1C5
03-08-2005, 05:17 PM
Just got a new computer and now need a new mouse. Any suggestions? I don't want wireless but want either laser or optical, not sure which is the way to go. Thanks.
chaas4747
03-08-2005, 05:23 PM
I have the Optical, works on all surfaces. Easy take with me. My vote optical.
wacki
03-08-2005, 05:39 PM
laser > optical

But for most people it doesn't matter.
codewarrior
03-08-2005, 06:36 PM
Microsoft 1007 wireless. One for my left hand, right monitor; one for my right hand, left monitor. Don't ask me why - it works.

This mouse survives a pretty good impact, and I had quite the raquetball serve before "the incident".
Sheriff Fatman
03-08-2005, 06:46 PM
Logitech MX1000 Laser is the nuts.

Sheriff
dogsballs
03-09-2005, 12:24 AM
logitech mx laser is great. Tracks super fast - good if you multimonitor. It's cordless but dont know why you dont want that.

I've tried many. I have 3 by me now. The Gyration mouse is funky for a change of grip but not so good if you have bigger hands, as I do.
bort411
03-09-2005, 08:09 AM
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logitech mx laser is great. Tracks super fast - good if you multimonitor. It's cordless but dont know why you dont want that.

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I avoided getting a cordless because I had legitimate fear that I would throw it in frustration. Anybody else have this reasoning?
riffraff
03-09-2005, 01:17 PM
Microsoft Intellimouse Optical is my favorite.
2 side buttons are great, can assign keys to them (I use pgup/pgdown, good for browsing posts.. faster than the mouse wheel).

Basically any optical mouse tho - I haven't had one wear out at all like the ball ones.
__Q__
03-09-2005, 03:49 PM
Get a trackball instead.
astroglide
03-09-2005, 07:27 PM
laser is total overkill just get a ms intellimouse explorer or logitech mx series (both optical)
Randy_Refeld
03-09-2005, 07:40 PM
Well it is wireless but I love

www.gyration.com (http://www.gyration.com)
wacki
03-09-2005, 07:47 PM
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laser is total overkill just get a ms intellimouse explorer or logitech mx series (both optical)

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Eh, I wouldn't say total overkill. I've never had an optical mouse that didn't skip around when I used it on my wood desk. I have to use a mousepad. I agree it isn't needed, but I wouldn't say total overkill. The reviews on the mouse all seem to be favorable. But the price is a bit steep. I'm not a gamer, so I can't really comment on that aspect, but from what little I've read it is great for FPS games.
Burno
03-09-2005, 08:00 PM
Kensington PilotMouse Optical Wireless

41.99 at Best Buy(Yes I could've gotten it cheaper but I wanted it that day)

It's well sized, and is easily the most ergonomic mouse I've ever held in my life. It has these soft rubber grips that feel like butter in your hand. It also has two additional buttons on the side that are ideal for web surfing.

Looks pretty kewl too.