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    Looking for a good gaming mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Kilim, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. Kilim

    Kilim Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    So I am slowly upgrading my Desktop and I am also planning to buy my very 1st laptop next month.

    I am in need of a new mouse for gaming.
    Must have at least 3 buttons + the Scroll Wheel.

    I am not sure exactly what to get.

    I was debating getting the Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer for Bluetooth®
    Thinking of the Bluetooth as I am planning to have Bluetooth in my laptop anyways so may as well use the technology.

    So any1 ever use this specific mouse?
    or any other suggestions?

    I personally have never used a wireless mouse before and this is my 1st time thinking of getting 1 :D

    I was also looking at the Logitech® G7 Laser Cordless Mouse

    Please help
     
  2. Jamie

    Jamie Notebook Consultant

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    otaku Notebook Deity

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    For gaming I would recommend these: Logitech G5 or G7 both are top notch.
     
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    Jamie Notebook Consultant

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    I have the G5, it's an awesome wired mouse, but may lack a few buttons
     
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    i love my MX518.. it is very good, with the sensitivity settings on the mouse above the scroll wheel, and its under $40.

    pb,out.
     
  7. Jamie

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    under 40 ???? try under seventy
     
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    MX518 $36.99 Delivered from Buy.com Not a bad deal.
     
  9. Kilim

    Kilim Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I think I got it don to Either the Copperhead, G5 or G7.
    Heres a quick comparison of the 3: Copperhead/G5/G7 Comparison via NewEgg

    I am gonna go to the Best Buy near me so I can check all 3 out at the same time to make my final decision.

    At this time I am leaning toards the G7 as I want to try out wireless for a change.

    I just hope the G5/G7 has side to side scroll wheel ability and that you can configure it.
    Would make the loss of the forward button not too bad for it.
     
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    ru1thirst Notebook Consultant

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    I'd go with the G7. Now I haven't even tried one but the idea of wireless vs wired is an easy one for me. I have the Log. mx1000 on my desktop. It was the first wireless that I had tried at the time. I couldn't believe how accurate it was. I use it for gaming (UT2004, Unreal) and can't notice a difference between it and wired. I'm sure you would feel the same way with the G7. Nothing but good reviews about it are all I've seen.
     
  11. Kilim

    Kilim Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    Well I couldn't wait so I bought the G7 just 5 minutes ago from Newegg.
    I made sure to get the Black version also :D
    Couldn't help myself as I was buying the Logitech Z5500 Speaker System also at the same time.

    Will amke sure to post a review on both the G7 and the Z5500 when I get it.
    Should be around next Tuesday-Wednesday the latest.