Wired mouse recommendations

I'm currently using a bluetooth mouse after my old mouse broke but now I'm looking to go back to a wired mouse.

The things I don't like about the bluetooth mouse:
- Need to recharge. Although it lasts quite long I don't like having to recharge.
- Lag. The scroll sometimes is not responsive and sometimes it takes an instant for the mouse to respond after not moving it for a few minutes.
- Weight. I didn't expect this but the mouse it too heavy for me. Maybe I'd get used to it eventually but for a few months my hand hurt when using it. I must be a weakling!

The things I'm looking for in a wired mouse:
- Clicky scroll wheel. I don't like the smooth scroll wheels
- Light weight. My old mouse was a basic Microsoft optical mouse I got about 7 years ago. I guess I got used to the weight and like light mice.

Any suggestions? Maybe I should just go pick up a basic MS mouse again. I think mice are hard to suggest because a lot depends on personal preference but just wanted to see if anyone has a mouse that they really like and would recommend.

 

This is very true. And the best thing for you to do is to head to a local electronics store like BestBuy or Staples and get some hands on experience with them.

In any event, here are a couple of questions that need answered to help us help you:

1) What kind of budget do you have in mind for this mouse?
2) What will you be doing with this mouse? Gaming, web browsing, productivity?
3) Are there any special features you want on your mouse? Macro ability, on the fly sensitivity, etc.?

 

I bought a steel series Ikari last December and love it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826249019&cm_re=ikari-_-26-249-019-_-Product

 

garetjax,
- I think $50 or less would be good
- I'd use the mouse for everything. I don't play many games but play things like warcraft, starcraft, wow, diablo and the sims sometimes.
- I don't really need any special features other than it being light. Perhaps having 5 buttons instead of just 3.

I also just remembered. My current mouse is really difficult to click the scroll wheel. I think I'd like to find a mouse that is very easy to click the buttons.

 

In that case, take a look at the Logitech MX518. It is an extremely competent, well-rounded, full-featured mouse for well under $50:

Logitech MX518 at Newegg

It also meets all your requirements handsomely as well.

 

Hi webdtc,
I agree with you, I like the basic Microsoft optical mouse and have been using it with my desktop computer for like 5 years. Sometimes simple is best I guess. But unlike you I wish the mouse was slightly heavier since I find myself picking the mouse up. Anyways here are some mice I like...

1.) Logitech G5 - you can adjust the weight
2.) Razer mice - check these out. I am just starting to check them out. Though they are meant to be gaming mice, they would obviously work fine for basic office use. They seem like a premium product to me and the company seems to take great pride in making them.

 

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take a look at the Logitechs. Maybe I can find the G5 on display but not sure about the MX518 and Ikari mouse. I'll also try to find a Razer mouse.

 

Go for the Razer DeathAdder. It's the most comfortable right-handed mouse I've ever used. It's got an 1,800 DPI optical sensor, and 5 buttons (two normal click buttons, wheel, and two thumb buttons).

 

Do you have any local stores that sell cheaper stuff? I bought a wired, optical mouse, no-name for $8 and it works FINE. I also bought two others for other people and they also work well. You don't need a fancy brand name mouse if you just need it to surf and do every day work.

Also, avoid Logictech as their stuff is overpriced and the quality is crap. At least, overpriced MS mice work.

 

I have never had a Logitech mouse fail on me. Heck, my aunt's desktop is still using an old Logitech MouseMan that she bought 6 years ago, the first wireless mouse we ever had in the house.

 

I have a ocz eclipse mouse and for the price I think it is a steal. I love the feel of it and it has all the options I wanted in a mouse. Heres a link for more info on it if you want to check it out. Got mine for $24 with shipping.

http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/ocz_peripherals/ocz_eclipse_laser_gaming_mouse

specs from the site

"2-way Scrolling wheel
Buttons: 5 + 2 dpi Switch
Hot Key: 1 Mode Switch at bottom
Weight: up to 137g (adjustable)
DPI: 400-800-1600-2400
LED display: 4-way DPI change
Frame rate: Tracking speed 60IPS
Acceleration: 50G"

 

Thanks all for the suggestions.

I couldn't find most of them in stores to try out. I did find the Logitech G5 which looks like it has the same shape as the MX518. I also found some Razer mice. The Mamba, Lachesis and Death Adder. Mamba and Lachesis were way to expensive and I didn't really like the feel of them. So it came down to the Death Adder and MX518.

I finally chose the Death Adder because it felt nice and they had a working one on display. So far it has been really good. All the buttons click just right and I like that the 2 extra buttons are large and on the thumb side. I also like the rubberized feel.

One thing I notice about it is that it gets warm. I never had a mouse that emitted heat before. I think it's from the blue light inside?

 

I am currently using a logitech G5 laser mouse, it's not that heavy and quite easy to grip too. In my observation laser mouse can be more durable than optical mouse.
But if you prefer to have optical mouse buy a simple logitech or A4 tech mouse with high DPS.

I used a cordless mouse before but (like you) I need to change its batteries so that would be a irritating when you're in the middle of a game

 

microsoft habu: enough dpi for gaming (up to 2000), microsoft name recognition, razer guts and technology. BIG hump for right-handed use. It doesn't have the insane performance of other Razer mice, but it's also easier to use in day to day operation because of its lower max-out point. (It's because it only maxes at 2000 dpi that it doesn't twitch.) They can be hard to find because for some reason or another they're not commonly stocked, but razer has it on its site, and you can get them from Micro Center like I did. It's a great all around mouse, very user-controllable, and it comes with a "command center" that lets you determine for up to 5 different settings (1 for each game), how you want the mouse to behave in those configurations. I love it. Razer goodies without the twitch, and microsoft name without either the boring looks or completely absurd appearance.

Jason

 

I only have one thing to say. VX Nano! This is a great mouse with a reasonable price.

 

Good call. The DeathAdder might also be appropriate, the original version with 1,800 DPI. Although you can use any DPI and just turn down the sensitivity in Windows or your game settings.

 

yes you can, but why would you want to not be able to have a usable peripheral at wide open throttle? That's like buying a Caparo T1 and never taking it out on the track.


Back on topic though, you can turn down the sensitivity on your mouse settings of the laser, but if you buy a 5000+ dpi mouse, wouldn't you want to be able to use it practically at 5000+ dpi without it jumping about, or twitching, or being unable to stay still? That's what I'm getting at. Unless you have the finesse to control it, and actually need to use it for a game, a slightly turned down copperhead / deathadder 1.0 / habu will do just fine. Dpi wars are going to be the undoing of the laser mouse.