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    DPI and windows mouse sensitivity adjustment???

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by umar, Apr 22, 2008.

  1. umar

    umar Notebook Evangelist

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    guys i was wondering what is the difference b/w adjustable DPI and the mouse sensitivity option in the mouse settings in control panel...are they the same thing???if so then whats the difference b/w a 800DPI mouse and a 1600 one???cant u just increase the sensitivity in mouse settings to make a 800 mouse move equally as fast as a 1600 one?? :confused:
     
    umar, Apr 22, 2008
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  2. umar

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    bump.....hey cmon guys someone must know the diffference...i searched abt 20 pages of google but could not find anything...does anyone have any ideas???
     
    umar, Apr 23, 2008
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  3. Lithus

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    DPI is a physical measurement of how sensitive your optical/laser/infrared mouse is. Sensitivity is a software calculation after the signal's been picked up.
     
    Lithus, Apr 23, 2008
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  4. umar

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    thanks lithius as always u r the man
     
    umar, Apr 23, 2008
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  5. Nocturnal310

    Nocturnal310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    for any other question regarding mouse..check out the sticky.

    I spent lot of time on it :)
     
    Nocturnal310, Apr 25, 2008
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