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    Mice with a right side button

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ethan Jay, Jul 31, 2010.

  1. Ethan Jay

    Ethan Jay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Alright, so my mouse is starting to go dead again, so it's about time to get another one.

    My only picky bit is that I want it to have a "forward" button / shoulder button on the right side. Most mice have it right next to the "back" button but I find that a lot trickier to use.

    The one I'm using is a Dynex Wireless Mouse (see picture) which is pretty good other than the fact that it only lasts like 6-8 months before I have to buy a new one.

    I don't really have any other preferences besides that other than the scroll wheel being clicky instead of totally loose.

    Any recommendations?

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    Ethan Jay, Jul 31, 2010
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  2. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    What sort of budget are we talking?
     
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  3. Ethan Jay

    Ethan Jay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Whatever's reasonable, but if it's more than $50 or $60 it better last me a few years.

    Of course, the only mice I can find that have that button are $30-50 so I doubt that'll matter too much.
     
    Ethan Jay, Jul 31, 2010
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    Generic User #2 Notebook Deity

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    do you NEED it to be on the right side? logitechs have VERY customizable buttons
     
    Generic User #2, Jul 31, 2010
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    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    crayonyes, Jul 31, 2010
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  6. Ethan Jay

    Ethan Jay Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes. It's way easier to hit than a second left side button.

    That's kind of cool but it's Europe-only.

    The Razer Diamondback seems like it might fit; what are the side buttons like?
     
    Ethan Jay, Jul 31, 2010
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    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 4500
     
    Brawn, Jul 31, 2010
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  8. Ethan Jay

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    Looks nice but the wheel doesn't sound like it's got any sort of stops on it. I've always found those to be really hard to use.
     
    Ethan Jay, Jul 31, 2010
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