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    Where to get a HUGE mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by MrFong, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. MrFong

    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone know where I can get a large-ish mouse? Most mice I've tried anytime recently force me to hold them in a claw grip, which I'm not really comfortable with. I'd like something that lets me rest my entire hand on the mouse - the problem is that I haven't found a mouse large enough to let me do that. I've a Logitech G5 and a Razer Lachesis, but they're both still a little on the small side.

    For hand-size-reference sake, uhhhhh. Well, I liked the first-generation XBox's first-generation controllers. The ones people complained were too large. I think that ideally I'd want a mouse roughly 6" in length.

    Picture in comparison with a 13.3" Macbook screen...

    P02-10-08_21.03.jpg
     
  2. marius

    marius Notebook Consultant

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    Steelseries Ikari
     
  3. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I find it interesting you find the G5 small, I have a similar hand but to a 16 inch notebook and find it perfect, steel series ikari is worth a try
     
  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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  5. MrFong

    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    The MX518's small too... I haven't seen a Steelseries Ikari, but is it really that large? I'll have to go hunt for one, heh. Steelseries isn't -that- popular a brand here.

    X2P: Well, it seems I just have a preference for larger grips than most people, even though my hands aren't exactly oversized, even if they are slightly on the large side. Like I said... a lot of people seem to have hated the original XBox controller, but I loved it.
     
  6. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Ahh, well I tried! ;) It didn't look small to me..but then again, I have small hands! :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
  7. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Kidnap Micky from Disney World :p

    J/K some of those presentation mice are pretty big, also I know some people like track balls that have big hands.
     
  8. nu_D

    nu_D Notebook Deity

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    I believe I read a review of the Microsoft Sidewinder mouse saying something along the lines that it was made for Andre The Gaint, or Mr. Fong.

    There we go:
    http://www.maximumpc.com/article/microsoft_sidewinder_gaming_mouse

    "It looks good, but the Sidewinder's oversized design isn't good for people who have normal-sized hands."
     
  9. ashura

    ashura Notebook Evangelist

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    I have big hands myself and I use the Logitech Cordless Optical Trackman. Very comfy and easy to use, I cringe whenever I have to use a regular mouse now.
     
  10. MrFong

    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    A trackball, Ashura? Don't think I could ever get used to one of those.

    Thanks anyway for trying, Cin :p

    Ahhh, I'll check the Sidewinder out. Shall see if I can find one. Not sure if it'll still be in stock anywhere, though.
     
  11. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    The Ikari Steel Series has a lot of surface area for standard grip users. Here's a picture showing it side-by-side with other high end gaming mice:

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    EDIT: The Microsoft Sidewinder is definitely a large-grip mouse as well.
     
  12. MrFong

    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    What's the rightmost mouse? The Ikari's on the left, and the one in the middle's the G9... hmmmm.
     
  13. Signal2Noise

    Signal2Noise Über-geek.

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    +1. Really good mouse. And fits large hands.
     
  14. lord_shar

    lord_shar Notebook Consultant

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    The rightmost mouse that's next to the G9 is a Saitek Cyborg. It's pretty unique with its motorized expanding grip and 11 programmable buttons/hat. Unfortunately it isn't terribly comfortable, but it's definitely an eye-catcher :D
     
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    Microsoft Sidewinder is as big as they come.
     
  16. MrFong

    MrFong Notebook Evangelist

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    K, it looks like the Steelseries Ikari and Microsoft Sidewinder are my best bets. Thanks, guys :D

    Finally, I can get my hands on a long, thick, hard... mouse...

    Hmmmmmmmmm.
     
  17. X2P

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    +1 I cant play with most controllers
     
  18. gary_hendricks

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    Try to get an older type of mouse from a second hand dealer. The older mice tend to be bigger.
     
  19. Cin'

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    No problem! Though, I'm not a *gamer* (well, DS Lite) LMAO... I tried :)

    Have you decided which one your going with?? ;)


    Cin ;) :)