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    Looking for gaming mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by TheGiftedPotato, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. TheGiftedPotato

    TheGiftedPotato Notebook Guru

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    Hey, i'm looking for a gaming mouse to go with my gaming laptop. I'd like it to be wireless. I'd probably pay 40$ for it.
     
    TheGiftedPotato, Nov 26, 2011
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  2. FahrenheitGTI

    FahrenheitGTI Notebook Consultant

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    The only wireless gaming mouse that I know works well (used to own one) is the Logitech G700, it's $30 out of your price range, but that's what you have to pay for wireless. Otherwise, you could get a G500 on Newegg (wired) for just under $40.
     
    FahrenheitGTI, Nov 26, 2011
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  3. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    That's a bit of a short budget for a wireless gaming mouse. The G700 is good and it's the least expensive wireless gaming mouse I know of, but it's a little out of your budget. If it has to be within $40, you can find a wired Razer DeathAdder for that price; it's a top-notch mouse.
     
    Mastershroom, Nov 26, 2011
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  4. dante316

    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    It all comes down to personal preference. I love my razer mouse but thats just me. Its best to go to an electronics store like Frys and test the feel in your hand from the display mice they have there. Then go online and find the best price.

    The other thing to note is that wireless really is not that useful in a mouse. If you just coil the cable, it will take up about the same table space weither its wireless or not. You still have to use a USB port for the wireless adapter. I've always had response problems with wireless mice so just stick with my deathadder.
     
    dante316, Nov 26, 2011
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  5. Gamer872

    Gamer872 Notebook Evangelist

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    gaming mice

    Razer
    Cyborg R.A.T (a mouse more overpriced than Alienware and Apple combined)
    Steel Series
    some Logitech
    some Microsoft

    like the OPs all have said its hard to find something for that price. Now if you could double it...
     
    Gamer872, Nov 26, 2011
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  6. Romiyo

    Romiyo Notebook Evangelist

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    logitech G500 or G400 depending on whether you want laser or optical, my vote goes for the G400 optical.
     
    Romiyo, Nov 26, 2011
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  7. foolie

    foolie Notebook Geek

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    I use the Razer Orochi, lazer and bt, no problems with it in games like sc2, css, l4d2
     
    foolie, Nov 26, 2011
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  8. joecait

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    If you are patient and willing to skip lunch for 2 days, go to Amazon and you can get the G700 for 49.99 currently. It's OOS so it'll ship after Dec. 25th, but 50% off is pretty good. I picked up one as a spare for my G9x and to get wireless (and more buttons which I now use).
     
    joecait, Nov 27, 2011
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  9. Geekz

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    also take note the g700 wireless function only lasts for about 8 hours (since it only has one AAA battery, then you have to attach the cable to charge the mouse.
     
    Geekz, Nov 27, 2011
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    iMaCuLaTe Notebook Consultant

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    iMaCuLaTe, Nov 29, 2011
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  11. Mjolner

    Mjolner Notebook Evangelist

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    As others have said the best wireless option is the G700, but it is not in your budget. However the G400 and G500 are both good mice, albeit wired.

    Also the G700 has a AA battery, not a AAA battery.
     
    Mjolner, Nov 30, 2011
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  12. hockeymass

    hockeymass that one guy

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    Roccat Pyra MIGHT be in your budget, if you're in Europe.
     
    hockeymass, Nov 30, 2011
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