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    Those of you with a VX Revolution...

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ichigo, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. Ichigo

    Ichigo Notebook Evangelist

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    How much resistance does the wheel provide when in not in free-spin mode? Mine, at least, seems to be less so than on my MX518. How are yours?

    Edit: To clarify, if I run my finger across it and let go, the wheel, even not in spin mode, will continue spinning for 1/4 second.
     
    Ichigo, Sep 15, 2007
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  2. Dirxess

    Dirxess Notebook Consultant

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    Well, the wheel clicks quite/a bit hard (sound), but since the wheel is quite heavy it will spin for about 1/2 of a second. I really like it's spin!
     
    Dirxess, Sep 15, 2007
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    Mine is like that too.
     
    Geek94, Sep 16, 2007
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  4. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    i ddint like the wheel spin, i found it to be a bit too free for my tastes, this was not in free spin mode.

    switching guns during a game might be annoying when it accidentally switches to the wrong gun!
     
    SideSwipe, Sep 16, 2007
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  5. CalebSchmerge

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    My VX revolution provides enough resistance that it won't free spin in the click mode.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 16, 2007
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  6. Ichigo

    Ichigo Notebook Evangelist

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    Not even when you spin it as hard as your can?

    Also, how mcuh dead space is there when you guys move the wheel left and right? Mine has a noticeable bit of dead space in the centre between when the mouse uses its scroll left/right functions.
     
    Ichigo, Sep 16, 2007
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    Same here with my vx nano although it works ok.
     
    expl, Sep 16, 2007
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  8. CalebSchmerge

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    If I spin it as hard as I can, yes it will move, but every mouse I have used will do that (at least every comfortable, worthwhile mouse). Mine wiggles a tiny bit left and right, but it is only noticeable if you are looking for it specifically.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Sep 16, 2007
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  9. Ichigo

    Ichigo Notebook Evangelist

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    Alright, I'm just making sure I didn't have a dud and seeing if I was just being too particular. Thanks guys.
     
    Ichigo, Sep 16, 2007
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  10. NateTheGreat503

    NateTheGreat503 Notebook Consultant

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    I know this is a tad bit off-topic, but how is the VX in gaming?
     
    NateTheGreat503, Sep 16, 2007
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    Mines exactly the same. Also even though the scroll wheel is metal on the VX it feels looser than the MX510 I had. Not a huge difference.. but the free spin mode is definitely more convenient once you get used to it.

    Nate, VX works fine for gaming. Ive used the MX510, V270, G7 and VX. As you probably know most gamers prefer a higher dpi but I find the G7 and V270 too sensitive. After switching back to the VX's my gaming scores actually improved because I guess Im used to 800dpi(?)
     
    benlg, Sep 17, 2007
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  12. NateTheGreat503

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    Ah. Awesome. Thanks a ton benlg. :)
     
    NateTheGreat503, Sep 18, 2007
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