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    Any recommendations for a fairly cheap gaming mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Dkr626, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. Dkr626

    Dkr626 Guest

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    I recently just bought a Lenovo Y560 that I intend to do a little gaming with, so I figured that I should probably get a mouse. I would prefer for it to be wireless and I'm not really picky about the size. I don't really have a set budget, but I don't really want to spend close to $100 on a mouse when I can get one that suits my needs for a lot cheaper. Pretty much I'm just looking for good feedback, reliability (don't have to charge it constantly), and comfort. Any suggestions are appreciated :)
     
  2. sama98b

    sama98b Notebook Evangelist

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    :) read this forum there is a million posts about mouses there is no reason to start 1 more.
     
  3. DboogieC

    DboogieC Notebook Deity

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    Welcome :D everyone is either going to recommend the logitech g700,g9x, or the razer deathadder all under $100. There's nothing wrong wirh makng a new thread
    Id recommend the deathadder!!
     
  4. Mjolner

    Mjolner Notebook Evangelist

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    When you say you do not want to spend "close to $100" do you mean that is your maximum budget, or that you want to spend a lot less than that? In all honesty you will have a hard time finding a wireless gaming quality mouse for anything less than about $90. You can probably get a decent gaming mouse OR a decent wireless mouse for about 50 dollars, but not both for that amount of money. A normal wireless mouse will have a lower report rate than a gaming wireless mouse. Based on the other wireless non gaming mice I have owned, they also might not stand up to heavy gaming for as long as a gaming mouse would.
    Or, you could get a wired gaming mouse, but you will have to deal with the cord. However this might be an advantage for you, since wireless gaming mouse tend to need to be charged often (kind of like a Ferrari will get far worse mileage than a Honda civic, but it will perform much better). Wireless non gaming mouse tend to last longer on a charge because they go into annoying sleep modes by themselves and don't have high report rates.
     
  5. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Nah. I recommend the Logitech G500 or MX518.
     
  6. DboogieC

    DboogieC Notebook Deity

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    Yea those to :) I really like the g500, runner yup to the death adder when shopping.
     
  7. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    For a budget, I recommend the Razer DeathAdder, although it is wired. I'm not too familiar with wireless non-gaming mice.
     
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    chinoquezada Notebook Enthusiast

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    mx 518 is the best mouse I've ever used.
    I know Logitech carries a wireless version of it, but I can't remember the name atm.
     
  9. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    I think you're thinking of the G7...it's not quite a wireless MX518 (laser instead of optical sensor), but it does have more or less the same shape.
     
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    sprtnbsblplya Notebook Deity

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    I use the MX518, love it. I couldn't imagine spending $100 on a mouse.
    The MX518 was recently on sale for like $20 during the sales, you may get lucky and see it again for that cheap around Christmas sales.
     
  11. blab8811

    blab8811 Notebook Consultant

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    Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000

    Yes I know it doesnt look like much, but its a great wireless mouse and fits your hand perfectly. Has very quick response times also. Has a side button too.
     
  12. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can't remember the name because they don't have a wireless version of it. :p

    A week ago it was $9.99 after rebate from Amazon.com.
     
  13. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Logitech G500 is a VERY solid choice.