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    Microsoft Sidewinder mouse

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by scottbenntt, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. scottbenntt

    scottbenntt Notebook Consultant

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    just one question to thouse how own it

    # is it any good? does it do its job
    Is it worth the money
     
    scottbenntt, Jun 1, 2008
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Its a great mouse. But that is said about every gaming mouse. Go to your local computer store, and try it and compare it for comfort with other mice. If the specs on the mice are amazing and its not comfortably your going to regret it since you wont be able to play well with it.
     
    X2P, Jun 1, 2008
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  3. Meemat

    Meemat Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah, it's good, try it out and see if you like it.

    I'm playing with a DeathAdder since I've heard some complaints about lasers, but most people say that lasers work fine.
     
    Meemat, Jun 1, 2008
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  4. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Yep. No problems with my G5.
     
    XPS1330, Jun 1, 2008
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  5. exiled

    exiled -_-

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    if you have small hands you wont like the mouse. you really need to feel this mouse to see if you like it or not. this mouse has most of the features any other gaming mouse does. custom weight system, on the fly dpi switching. what i really find interesting is the lcd and the 3 types of mouse feet you can use. you can also use the weight box as an anchor to drag the wire down so the wire will not get in your way. overall i would think it is a good mouse. when i tried it out, i thought the mouse was very good.
     
    exiled, Jun 1, 2008
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  6. elfroggo

    elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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    The sidewinder is a huge mouse. Seriously.
     
    elfroggo, Jun 2, 2008
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    MissingSix Notebook Consultant

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    I tried it, and the deathadder out. I found the sidewinder horribly uncomfy, so I ultimatly went with the deathadder. The only loss i suffered was a few extra buttons, but my micro is mad enough to use the keyboard and mouse efficiently.
     
    MissingSix, Jun 2, 2008
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  8. Dook

    Dook Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just picked one of these up today, and good God this thing is big. And I don't have small hands! However, that being said, I love the bells and whistles, so I'm willing to overlook the size in an attempt to get used to it, as long as it performs well. I just couldn't bring myself to spend $100 on a G9(got the Sidewinder open box for $55) which I really didn't care for to start with.
     
    Dook, Jul 16, 2008
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  9. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    I tried it out, but it didn't fit my hand too well. I have MANY gaming mice (razers, ikari steelseries, Logitech's 518 / G9, etc...), and the Sidewinder was the only one I ended up returning due to the poor fit. However, it's quite nice if your hand is properly proportioned to it.

    I just bought the Saitek Cyborg mouse a few hours ago... yet another one to add to my collection lol.
     
    lord_shar, Jul 16, 2008
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  10. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    i have one as well, and love it..........best mouse i have ever got.......i have short chunky hands, and it fits perfectly, and the thumb buttons are in a comfortable position as well......
     
    Jeff, Jul 16, 2008
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  11. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Logitech Media Play for general use
    Razer Diamondback G3 for gaming

    paid less for both mice than you did for your single mouse

    :)
     
    Hep!, Jul 16, 2008
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  12. KGann

    KGann NBR Themesong Writer

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    I use the Cyborg Command Unit. Most people don't like Saitek's stuff... I generally like it.
     
    KGann, Jul 17, 2008
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