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    Any mice brands that are superior?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ardor, Dec 26, 2005.

  1. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    And are there any that MUST be avoided?
     
    Ardor, Dec 26, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Depends what kind you're talking about, but for full size Logitech and Microsoft make nice mice. I would avoid generics, especially for Bluetooth and wireless models.
     
    Brian, Dec 26, 2005
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  3. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    Medium sized mice:

    Best quality

    Best bang for your buck

    Wireless:

    Best quality

    Best bang for your buck
     
    Ardor, Dec 26, 2005
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  4. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yea, Generic mice are not worth it, no matter how much it costs. I rather buy an expensive one, knowing its backed by a warranty and millions of satisfied users.
     
    coriolis, Dec 26, 2005
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  5. nathanhuth

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    nathanhuth, Dec 26, 2005
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    zenguy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Built in touch pads should be avoided.

    The rest of us are awaiting the Logitech V400.
     
    zenguy, Dec 26, 2005
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  7. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I just bought the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer (wired) for my mom as a Christmas gift. They have excellent quality, very good in the hands. A wireless one is also avaliable.

    I would stick to Logitech or MS. Razer Mice are great for gaming, that is what I am currently using.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 26, 2005
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  8. Chance

    Chance Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey NathanHuth, how is it that you use your scroll on your mouse to go back and forward? I'm assuming you are taking about between web pages...
     
    Chance, Dec 27, 2005
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  9. MP5

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    i bought sony vaio's mouse. very stylish, light, accurate, nice scrolling, short cable.
     
    MP5, Dec 27, 2005
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    MS wireless Notebook Optical Mouse is what I am using..it is small and easy to lug around. It goes very well with my Dell i700m, an has a nifty storage for the USB stick under the mouse. The best thing about this mouse is the unlimited battery life...I have an ordinary alkaline AA (came with the mouse) that I am now using for almost 4 months! And I am a heavy user!
     
    smiley_lauf, Dec 27, 2005
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  11. otaku

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    Logitech is excellent most of their mice are great. I have owned 4 mice that I still have today. Two of the old microsoft opticals (good,cheap etc) and two logitechs. Of my logitechs one was not so good a purchase but my other one is an mx700 and I absolutely love it and have had it for some time (since it came out)
     
    otaku, Dec 31, 2005
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