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    Which mouse?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by tumnasgt, Apr 4, 2008.

  1. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    I am looking at mice to replace my Dell Premium Optical Mouse, which is dreadful. I am willing to spend up to $140NZ and will be buying from www.ascent.co.nz. The mice I am looking at currently are:

    Microsoft Sidewinder
    Logitech G9
    Logitech MX Revolution

    I don't game heavily, though I do play San Andreas Multiplayer quite a bit and I use all of the mouse buttons to execute commands, so I need at least 5 buttons, preferably more. I would like to here peoples comments on all of the mice, and others I should consider.
     
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    Logitech G5 Version 2!!! FTW

    But when buying a mouse go try some out at your local electronics store even if prices are a rip just get the feel. Each person is different and for me it was the G5 which raised my kill death ration from 1kill/2death to 2kill/1death.
     
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    I like my VX nano I play BioShock, Portals, HL2, TF2 and it work good. But out of those get the sidewinder
     
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    NULL Notebook Consultant

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    Logitech G5 or the G9 are good choices. you should also look into razer products.
     
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  5. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    VX nano = wireless.. Less performance.

    Razor products = GREAT in performance but are very WEAK in longevity.

    G9/5 = are inbetween GOOD performance and Good longevity
     
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    aznofazns Performance Junkie

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    My razer diamondback was only 30 bucks off woot.com (i was so pissed when they had a wootoff with it for 5 dollars cheaper a week after i bought it). 1600dpi, 7 programmable buttons. Can't be beaten for the price.
     
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    Steggy Notebook Consultant

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    the g9 doesnt look very comfortable.

    i have the g5 and i think its very comfortable. plus the weights are nice. so is the grip.
     
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    its not :p was told that at UNAMED COMPUTER STORE... its about performance and not comfort. but I found the non stop scroll wheel made it more annoying then a OEM mouse.

    But IMO no comfort no performance
     
    X2P, Apr 5, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    OK, so after looking at peoples comments, I'm deciding between the Logitech G5 and the MX Revolution, and the only things I really want to know is if the default software allows macros to be set on both of them, and if the thumb wheel on the MX Revolution can be set to do things other than the stupid window switching.
     
    tumnasgt, Apr 5, 2008
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