a good laptop mouse for normal use and gaming

can anyone recommend any laptop mouses that are good for everyday usage and gaming? i prefer wireless mice, but if corded ones do the job better than it's ok.

 

bluetooth or RF?

It'd suggest MS or Logitech ones. However, Razer's ProClick mouse is also pretty good.

 

currently, there are two mice on my mind: logitech VX nano and the Razer ProClick series. does anyone know the DPI of each mouse?

 

The VX nano is not really a gaming mouse and the DPI is 800.

The ProClick DPI is 1600.

 

hmm... i'm not a hardcore gamer, more like an enthusiast. the logitch VX nano's receiver is extremely small, which makes that product a plus. how big is razer's proclick mobile mouse? does it even come with one? seeing that the proclick's DPI is double of the VX nano's, are sudden motions going to cause extreme motions on the screen?

 

ProClick is bluetooth.

 

my gateway P-7801u is not equipped with an integrated bluetooth hardware. if i were to buy the razer proclick, would i need to buy an adapter for it?

 

Yep.
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Get the Logitech G5 gaming mouse...if you can snag one on sale its like 60$

really good.

For gaming i wouldnt recommend a wireless laptop mouse because it somewhat lags... i found this out from personal experience where the mouse would suddenly stop responding for a while then restart later.

By then im already dead. (on an FPS this is extremely frequent)


Great for casual use too and those 2 customisable buttons

 

He isn't a hard core gamer and needs a small mouse.

 

If you're looking for a good all-purpose mouse, for gaming and everyday use, and don't mind a cord, get the Logitech MX518. Fantastic shape, 1800DPI optical, 5 buttons. Alternatively, you could get the Logitech G5, which has the same shape, but is laser instead of optical. And if wireless is necessary, then try the G7, which is also the same shape as the MX518 and G5, laser, and cordless.

 

From the list of mice he listed, I'm assuming he needs a small mouse...

 

True, but he also specified gaming. You're not going to game very well on a small mouse. And the MX518/G5/G7 frame is not that big.

 

You could also try this:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NW7AOO...ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=dealt222071-20&linkCode=asn

 

Take a look at the Logitech VX revolution or MX 1100. the VX revolution is more of a notebook mouse, and the MX1100 is a light gaming mouse.

 

well, i wouldn't mind having a corded mice that is gaming grade. i initially had the razer lachesis/diamondback 3G/deathadder and the logitech G5/G7 in mind. my usage of the mice pertains to my engineering related programs such as autoCAD and afterwards, the occasional gaming. i only have one dilemma: corded or cordless? being that i need to use the laptop in multiple environments such as class, coffee shop or the occasional LAN party, that is my greatest concern.

 

Corded, I always carry my Sidewinder and the cord is never a problem.

 

I have the Logitech MX revolution and the VX is the smaller version of that. I would recommend the VX if you need something small. I use to play WoW on a MX and never had any issues. I currently use the MX on my MBP & MS Sidewinder for my desktop. I would recommend the Sidewinder also but you are looking for small and its not small by any means.

If you have BT then MS Notebook 5000 is another good product. I have the MS Notebook for Mac (which is the Mac verison of the 5000) but it feels too small in my hands.

 

although size is an issue, functions are also of importance. how is razer's lachesis, copperhead or diamondback 3G?

 

I believe all mouse in this class usually comes with software to program individual buttons.

 

now to decide which mouse i am going to pick. it's going to be between the lachesis, deathadder, copperhead or the diamondback. the lachesis has 4000 dpi, the deathadder has 1800 dpi, the copperhead has 2000 dpi and the diamondback has 1800 dpi. the deathadder, copperhead and diamondback has a difference of 200 dpi, while the lachesis has a difference of over 2000. functions aside, does the lachesis truly excel compare to the diamondback, copperhead or the deathadder and what known issues are plaguing these gaming-grade mice?

 

I dunno about issues but I used to think 2000 DPI was too much and now I can't live without it. I would get the hogher DPI.

 

good advice, but isn't 4000 dpi on the extreme side? i'm afraid that if i sneeze, it would fly across the screen. plus, the lachesis is not that well rated.

 

I dunno, I have read reviews about the Mamba and how they love using the 5600 DPI.

 

to be honest, i would love to get the mamba. i saw it in real life and it looked like a treasure inside of a heavily reinforced casing. what i would do to get my hands on it. problem is, i don't have that much money to dish out on it so i have to settle on its siblings.

 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8472324&type=product&id=1185265538878&ref=10&loc=01

g9 $59.99

 

out of the blue, here comes a new challenger! a logitech G9. tell me, what does the G9 offer that the lachesis doesn't? also, how is the microsoft sidewinder?

 

The G9 has removable grips which is a plus.

I own the Sidewinder and I love it. The cool thing is the side buttons, they are on top of ech other which IMO is much easier then back and front. I also like the macro button which records a set of keystrokes and assigns it to a button in game.

There are also removable weights for both.

 

even more dilemma, interchangeable weights! i thank you and others that have contributed to this thread, but i think I'd be better off trying each individual mouse out. feel free to leave comments though, as it also aids in my quest of finding the right mice. have a good evening!

 

The weights are there for more precise control.

 

If you want a small mouse, then the G9 and its refresh will not suit you. It's much larger than the typical notebook mouse but has lots of extras if you're interested in the gaming aspect.

 

What, and Razer mice are any smaller?

I'll vouch for the G9 or it's successor, the G9X. The G9X is basically the same mouse, same frame, same grips, same buttons, same weights...the only difference is the G9X can do 5,000 DPI compared to the original G9's 3,200 DPI.

And you said you were concerned about extreme sensitivity with high DPI...it's not an issue. If you turn the DPI all the way up, and turn the actual mouse sensitivity setting down, either in the Windows control panel or in-game options, then you'll get all the accuracy of high DPI, but you still have normal motion speeds.

 

unfortunately, my local retailers does not have the gaming-grade mice up for sampling, so i will need to rely on everyone's opinions. keep the suggestions coming!

 

IMO 2000 DPI is more than enough, anything above that is overkill.

 

No need to be snarky, I'm just trying to answer the OP's request for a mouse that isn't too large. I don't promote Razer or any other brand and I thought the suggestion was reasonable enough given that I'm currently using a stock logitech laser mouse which is really small and not comfortable for long periods of twitch-based button mashing gaming.

 

I've been using the Logitech VX Nano for casual gaming and its been great so far.

also LONG battery life = bonus

 

I have a $25 wired Microsoft mouse, with a scroll wheel and a right and left click. Has served me well in all games I've played, but then again, if you like all those extra doodads on there for macros and such or whatever, that G9 looks like a good deal.

You can't buy a "small" gaming mouse really.

 

it's a battle between the razer lachesis/deathadder/diamondback 3G/copperhead against logitech's G9 and microsoft's sidewinder! if anyone has prior experience with any of these mice, feel free to leave comments on their pros and cons.

 

http://www.techspot.com/review/111-gaming-mouse-shootout/

This has a pretty good comparison between the few you deciding on.

 

I never had a Razer but supposedly they have some nice gaming mice. The Sidewinder has side buttons on top of each other which I prefer more and the G9 is logitech and has different grips.

 

that site is nice. anyways, keep the suggestions and recommendations coming!

 

can i have verification that the G7 is the exact shape as the 518??

I use the 518 on my desktops, and want to get a wireless mouse of the same shape.. (i wish they made the exact 518 as wireless)

 

The MX518's page on Logitech:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/187&cl=us,en

And the G7's page:

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/devices/163&cl=us,en

So, they are shaped pretty much identically. Slightly different buttons (one thumb button on the G7, two on the MX518), and the fact that the G7 is laser while the MX518 is optical. Take a look at the pictures for yourself.

 

after much consideration, i have eliminated the lachesis from the competition. i was informed about its ergonomic issues due to its design for ambidextrous users and the considerable pressure required to activate the side buttons. i looked up reviews on the razer deathadder, copperhead, diamondback 3G and the logitech G9 and they all impress me. in terms of functionality, there's not many major differences between these 4 mice; they only differ aesthetic-wise. if anyone owns/has owned any of these gaming-grade mice, give me some input. thanks in advance!

 

No sidewinder?

 

it's awesome, but it's also awesomely huge.

 

Yes that bit is true, my hands are big so they fit well.

 

i have semi-medium hands and i don't really want to struggle with using the mouse.

 

I wouldn't go with the G9 then, they are big too.

 

how's the ergonomics of the razer deathadder, copperhead or the diamondback?