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    Mouse that fits my special need(s)

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Sephael, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    Well, as nature gifted me with huge hands, I'm currently looking for a mouse that wont be too small, seeing as I already had one and the pain in the middle of my palm was unbearable.

    Ill mainly use my mouse for 3D graphic design and gaming, therefore what Im looking for is:
    - a big mouse (something like/bigger than Logitech MX Revolution, seeing as It was "decent" in size, altough Im not sure, as I used it only for 10 minutes ;/ )
    - few extra buttons ( I need them in 3dsmax/ZBrush, not a necessity tho)
    - wired (or a REALLY good wireless, but then again, doesnt wireless stuff mess up wireless internet? Can someone confirm please)
    - price up to 40 pounds

    Im in UK/Scotland, so something that I can get from nearby shops would be great.

    Thanks in advance for any help :)
     
  2. havoc531

    havoc531 Notebook Evangelist

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    Logitech G5 is about the largest mouse I have seen. Its about the size of a potato :)
     
  3. Eykal

    Eykal Notebook Geek

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    The one that i have is some generic Microsoft mouse that i dont actaully kno wthe name of, just that its model #1007

    I pikced it up at Wal-Mart for $20 USD (wow thats redundant)
    its the size of a medium potato, using havoc531s scale
    it fits my hand perfectly, with forward and back buttons on the side, and the scroll wheel is very smooth, it doesnt click every time you move it

    Im pretty sure wireless mice dont act on the same frequency as a wireless router, that shouldnt interfere, but i dont actually know, but you phone can interfere if its on the same frequency
    the on taht I have is wireless btw
    it is a right-handed mouse tho, dont know if that will be a problem for you
     
  4. Amped24

    Amped24 Notebook Consultant

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    Most decent wireless mouses (those 100 and above) will automatically change frequencies with a push of a button if you're getting interference, which you shouldn't at all from your wireless internet.
     
  5. Crimson Roses

    Crimson Roses Notebook Evangelist

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    I would second the motion to get a Lotigech G5. I also have large hands, I can easly palm a basketball. I use a mx510 as a backup, it's just like a G5, except is has a lower resolution obtical sensor. It's qute comfortable for me. If you really like wireless mice you could get a Logitech G7 which is just a wireless verision of the G5.
     
  6. Sephael

    Sephael Notebook Consultant

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    Exactly that big, maybe even bigger ;p Im right handed too, so no left-handed mice please D:

    Any other ideas? Im interested in Logitech G5, altough people say that its "stiff" which is a bad thing for me, seeing as I cant strain my muscles too much, due to the pain in the middle of palm :x
     
  7. NULL

    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    if you have large hands and right handed, then you can't go wrong with either Logitech G5 or Razer DeathAdder.
     
  8. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah +1 for the deathadder, used it once or twice, it is pretty large :p
     
  9. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    the microsoft sidewinder is quite large as well.
     
  10. Teewinot

    Teewinot Notebook Enthusiast

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    2nd that, sidewinder is a big mother!
     
  11. Polsta

    Polsta Notebook Evangelist

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    go to your nearest pc world , theyl have a load of mice on show for you to test, and just see what fits your hand best and what kind of shape you like, they dont have razer but they have loads of logitech and the microsoft/razar habu and the sidewinder !!
     
  12. Cashew

    Cashew Notebook Enthusiast

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    so many chances for thats what she said.

    but ill restrain myself, Also the G5 is the largest mouse ive seen, i use it because i have freakishly long fingers.