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    What the best wireless gaming mouse under $100

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by vr4racer, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. vr4racer

    vr4racer Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    My G500 decided to give up and now in the market for a decent gaming mouse. What is the is best wireless gaming mouse under 100? Was thinking of staying Logitech and go with the G700 but on Newegg their allot of problems with its battery life and build quality. What else is there?

    Thanks
     
    vr4racer, Mar 21, 2013
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  2. djembe

    djembe drum while you work

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    There's the Razer Orochi.
     
    djembe, Mar 21, 2013
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  3. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    That is not the best, but the worst wireless gaming mouse, if you can even call it a gaming mouse when in wireless mode.
     
    Qing Dao, Mar 22, 2013
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  4. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    Logitech g700. Small USB receiver, can be used wired, rechargeable, and 1000hz polling rate.
     
    R3d, Mar 22, 2013
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  5. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    G700 is a great mouse but as mentioned the battery life isnt great. i only remove cable when gaming so it has lasted me a whole night which is good enough for me.
    ive had a problem with the mouse wheel which is intermittent. the click is fine but if i change it to smooth it just doesnt like going back to click. a few heavy bangs or holding it upside down does the trick so i leave it on click now just in case.
     
    MrDJ, Mar 22, 2013
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  6. Riktar

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    +3 for g700.

    Very versatile and accurate mouse.
     
    Riktar, Mar 24, 2013
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  7. souskei

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    +4 for the g700 awesome mouse
     
    souskei, Mar 24, 2013
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  8. tetsussaiga

    tetsussaiga Notebook Evangelist

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    From a different perspective, here's a thread I started a few months ago:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/accessories/698413-wireless-gaming-mice-recommendations.html

    Ended up getting the Ouroboros for $99 just because I didn't like the look of the G700. Solidly built mouse, battery lasts about 6-8 hours. I don't really like how it's ambidextrous, making it a little less comfortable than my previous Mamba. The receiver is also much smaller than the Mamba's and is quite sturdy. It connects through a wire to USB, so it isn't as efficient as the G700 receiver. It's also nice that it can be used plugged in (like the G700) and the battery can be swapped with a dry AA if needed.
     
    tetsussaiga, Mar 25, 2013
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  9. NinjaPirate

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    Just a heads up but it looks like Logitech is re branding its gaming line to Logitech G. Looks like the new king in Logitech's mice lineup is the G700S ($99 USD): LINK

    Physical appearance looks pretty much the same apart from some new graphics which don't look that great imo. It does have an updated Laser judging by its specs, the G700S has a max resolution of 8200dpi vs 5700dpi. Other than that I can't really find to much info on the G700S.
     
    NinjaPirate, Mar 26, 2013
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  10. Qing Dao

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    Nothing is changed. Only the graphics. And the price.

    Well sure, they changed the G500 and G700's sensors to the same one found in the G600, but it is identical except for a higher max DPI. But this doesn't matter since 5700 dpi was already more than anybody could use. It is just a marketing gimmick in the never ending dpi war.
     
    Qing Dao, Mar 27, 2013
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  11. blaster

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    Where did you get the ouroboros for $99? I have been thinking of getting one, but sadly i can't find it anywhere lower than $180.
     
    blaster, May 27, 2013
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  12. tosaytheleast

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    I think getting a Corsair Vengeance M60 is something that you might consider. It is just $70, $20-30 less than a Logitech G9x which probably is the best Logitech gaming mouse today (in my opinion) and $10 less than Logitech G600. :)
     
    tosaytheleast, May 28, 2013
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