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    Best Mouse for gaming on the go w/ the 14x

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by danster, May 15, 2011.

  1. danster

    danster Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm left handed but I guess that doesn't matter too much
     
    danster, May 15, 2011
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  2. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you use you mouse with your left hand? o_o
    I'm left handed but I always used my mouse with my right hand...
     
    Tsukurimashou, May 16, 2011
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  3. ECKS

    ECKS Notebook Prophet

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    It's not the best mouse for gaming on the go, but the best mousepad for on the go gaming. If the m14x came with a mousepad, I say use that with any regular ol' mouse you have at home, cuz mine's doing wonders for me :)
     
    ECKS, May 16, 2011
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  4. sabricaze

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    Uh... yes, left handed usually hold their mouse on their left hand.

    Logitech mx518 and G5 are both right handed, so I guess that's out.

    Razer has a left handed mouse death adder. There are many mice out there for both hands (symmetrical design).

    There is no such thing as "best mouse." It all depends the fit of your hands, your needs, and comfortableness to your hands.
     
    sabricaze, May 16, 2011
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  5. Tsukurimashou

    Tsukurimashou Notebook Evangelist

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    I think there is no mousepad with the m14x :(

    @sabricaze: No, all left handed I know use their mouse on their right hand, but yes probably some people do that...
     
    Tsukurimashou, May 16, 2011
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  6. Neubeehunhun

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    It depends on each individual and their preferences. I'm using a 15bucks logitech wireless mouse and I like it better than my friend's ~70bucks razer mouse.
     
    Neubeehunhun, May 16, 2011
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  7. chris3145

    chris3145 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm using a $20 wired mouse that I got at Best Buy. It has the regular two buttons, a clickable mouse wheel, and buttons on the side of the mouse where the thumb and ring finger usually rest. I didn't care about those two extra buttons when I got the mouse, and they were only touted as forward and back buttons for web browsing, but I've found that thumb button to be really useful for gaming. I have it set to slow-mo in F.E.A.R. and suit change in Crysis. The ring-finger button is out of the way enough that I don't really use it that often.

    Also, you could get a really fancy/expensive gaming mouse, but that's a matter of preference. If you feel that spending $60 (and easily much more that) on a high-quality mouse is worth it, than do that. I would encourage you to try a regular mouse first though, and then upgrade if you think the basic one doesn't meet your needs.

    EDIT: Here's the mouse I use. It's symmetric, so it works for either hand, and I've found it to be comfortable. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&q=Dynex+Optical+Mouse+DX-WMSE2&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6088801572551133525&sa=X&ei=C7vQTdmSD464tgf0zKCDDg&ved=0CCAQ8wIwAQ&biw=1600&bih=799#
     
    chris3145, May 16, 2011
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  8. Silario

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    I'm using a Razer Orochi and it being a bluetooth mouse has been of great convenience when I game on the go.

    The additional option of plugging in the usb wire for the mouse to improve its performance is perfect when you game at home too.
     
    Silario, May 16, 2011
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  9. blaster

    blaster 1 tequila, 2,3,4,5, floor

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    i find the g700 one of the best gaming mouses around. ;)
     
    blaster, May 16, 2011
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  10. MikeeDinh

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    will be using the mamba and orochi for it
     
    MikeeDinh, May 16, 2011
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    Boby b, May 16, 2011
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    BatBoy, May 16, 2011
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